Rectal linitis plastica as the sole manifestation of breast cancer recurrence.

We present the case of a 51-year-old woman with a history of invasive lobular breast adenocarcinoma in remission for six years following surgery, chemoradiotherapy, and hormone therapy. During follow-up, an asymptomatic elevation of CA 15-3 was detected. A CT scan revealed rectal wall thickening suggestive of neoplasia, with no other lesions observed.

Endoscopic management of pancreatic collections. Endoscopic Ultrasound Group, Spanish Society of Digestive Endoscopy (GSEED-USE) Clinical Guidelines.

Acute pancreatitis is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. It can develop complications such as fluid collections and necrosis. Infection of necrosis occurs in about 20-40 % of patients with severe acute pancreatitis, and is associated with organ failure and worse prognosis.

EUS-guided gastroenterostomy versus duodenal self-expandable metal stent for malignant gastric outlet obstruction: results from a nationwide multicenter retrospective study (with video).

Background And Aims: Traditionally, palliative treatment of malignant gastric outlet obstruction (GOO) has been surgical, but surgical treatment carries significant morbidity and mortality rates. Endoscopic placement of a duodenal self-expandable metal stent (D-SEMS) has been proven to be successful for this indication in the short term. However, D-SEMSs are likely to malfunction over time.

The role of lumen-apposing metal stents (LAMS) in iatrogenic esophageal perforations secondary to endoscopic dilation of benign short esophageal strictures.

81 year-old male had an asymptomatic iatrogenic perforation after balloon dilation of esophageal strictures. After the migration of the full covered self expandable metal stent (FCSEMS), a lumen-apposing metal stent (LAMS) was placed and no esophageal leak was seen after. LAMS could be an appropiate first-line approach to benign short esophageal strictures complicated with iatrogenic small perforation but further prospective studies are needed.

Complete Barrett's esophagus eradication by endoscopic techniques: remission or cure?

The prevalence of Barrett's esophagus has been estimated to be 1 % to 2 % of all patients referred for upper gastrointestinal endoscopy, and up to 15% amongst patients with chronic gastroesophageal reflux symptoms.

EUS-guided coil versus cyanoacrylate therapy for the treatment of gastric varices: a multicenter study (with videos).

Background: Therapy of gastric varices (GV) is still challenging. Cyanoacrylate (CYA) injection is the recommended treatment for bleeding GV, but has a known adverse event rate, which could be reduced if EUS is used for guidance. Otherwise, EUS-guided coil application (ECA) may be an alternative.

Prospective comparison of endoscopic ultrasonography and magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography in the etiological diagnosis of "idiopathic" acute pancreatitis.

Objectives: The objectives of the study were to compare endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS) and magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP) in the etiological diagnosis of patients initially diagnosed with idiopathic acute pancreatitis and to determine the clinical and analytical factors related to the end result of these techniques.

Methods: Forty-nine patients, initially diagnosed with idiopathic acute pancreatitis, were evaluated prospectively with EUS and MRCP. Diagnoses were compared between the 2 procedures.

[Utility of endoscopic ultrasonography in the etiological diagnosis of patients with acute idiopathic pancreatitis].

Unlabelled: The aim of this study was to evaluate the utility of endoscopic ultrasonography in the etiological diagnosis of patients initially diagnosed with acute idiopathic pancreatitis and to determine the clinical and laboratory factors related to the results of this technique.

Material And Methods: We studied 73 patients initially diagnosed with acute idiopathic pancreatitis and referred to our service for biliopancreatic endoscopic ultrasonography. A positive result was considered to be identification of at least one possible cause of pancreatitis, excluding patients in whom the only echoendoscopic finding was chronic pancreatitis.

[Value of contrast-enhanced ultrasound in the diagnosis of hepatocarcinoma in focal lesions detected in patients with liver disease].

Objective: To assess the value of contrast-enhanced ultrasound in the detection of arterial hypervascularity as a diagnostic criterion of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in patients with focal lesions and liver disease.

Patients And Methods: This prospective study included patients with chronic liver disease and focal liver lesions on ultrasound (US) examination. SonoVue was used as contrast agent.