Persistent Peristomal Leakage from Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy Successfully Treated with Argon Plasma Coagulation.

Introduction: Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy is a safe and effective technique and its use is widely spread. Peristomal leakage may occur within the first few days after gastrostomy tube placement and also in the mature gastrostomy tract. The initial treatment involves conservative measures.

Risk Factors for Post-Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography Pancreatitis in the Indomethacin Era - A Prospective Study.

Background And Aims: Although endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is an essential procedure used to treat conditions affecting the biliopancreatic system, it can lead to several complications. Post-ERCP pancreatitis (PEP) is the most frequent one, with an incidence ranging from 3 to 14%. Our aim was to assess the potential risk factors associated with PEP occurrence in patients undergoing ERCP with indomethacin prophylaxis.

Efficacy of Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography in the Treatment of Biliary Complications following Liver Transplant: 10 Years of a Single-Centre Experience.

Background And Aims: Biliary tract complications following liver transplant remain an important source of morbidity and mortality. Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) has become a common therapeutic option before other invasive procedures. The aim of this study was to evaluate ERCP efficacy in managing this type of complications.

Endoscopic Management of Colonic Perforation due to Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt: Case Report and Literature Review.

The authors report the case of a 41-year-old woman with a colonic perforation due to a ventriculoperitoneal shunt (VPS) catheter. Left-sided colonic perforation was diagnosed by abdominal computed tomography 28 years after shunt placement, following acute meningitis caused by . The proximal end of the VPS was exteriorized and it was decided to remove the distal end by colonoscopy.

Endoscopic management of afferent loop syndrome caused by enteroliths and anastomotic stricture. A case report.

Afferent loop syndrome (ALS) is a rare complication of Billroth-II gastrojejunostomy. Causes of afferent loop obstruction include adhesions, internal hernias, intestinal strictures or malignancy. Obstruction caused by enteroliths is rare and usually requires surgery.