Publications by authors named "Dirk Brenke"
Background: A novel lumen-apposing, self-expanding metal stent to perform EUS-guided drainage procedures has been recently developed. The aim of this study was to analyze the safety, technical and clinical effectiveness of this device for EUS-guided choledochoduodenostomy (EUS-CD) with palliative intent.
Methods: Retrospective analysis of all consecutive patients with unresectable malignant distal bile duct obstruction who, between March 2012 and September 2014, underwent EUS-CD using the study devices (AXIOS™ and Hot AXIOS™, Xlumena Inc.
Article Synopsis
- A new self-expanding metal stent with bilateral flanges was tested for draining pancreatic fluid collections (PFCs) via endoscopic ultrasound (EUS), focusing on its effectiveness and safety.
- In a study with 61 patients, the stent was successfully placed in 98% of cases, and clinical success rates were high at 93% for pancreatic pseudocysts and 81% for walled-off necrosis (WON).
- While there were some complications (9%), the overall findings suggest that using this stent for EUS-guided drainage is both feasible and effective.