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Revista colombiana de Gastroenterología
Print version ISSN 0120-9957On-line version ISSN 2500-7440
Abstract
FLOREZ-SARMIENTO, Cristian et al. Drainage of Pancreatic Pseudocysts Using Lumen-apposing Metal Stents (LAMS): Experience in Two Referral Centers in Colombia. Rev. colomb. Gastroenterol. [online]. 2023, vol.38, n.3, pp.256-262. Epub Dec 15, 2023. ISSN 0120-9957. https://doi.org/10.22516/25007440.948.
Introduction:
Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)-guided drainage and luminal-apposing metal stents (LAMS) are the options for managing symptomatic pancreatic pseudocysts.
Aim:
To evaluate the effectiveness and safety of LAMS for EUS-guided drainage of symptomatic pancreatic pseudocysts in two referral centers in Colombia.
Materials and methods:
A multicenter prospective cohort study between June 2019 and December 2021 included 13 patients diagnosed with symptomatic pancreatic pseudocysts who underwent EUS-guided drainage with LAMS. Technical success, clinical success, and successful stent removal were evaluated as outcomes. Safety outcomes included stent-related adverse events and general adverse events. Follow-up was carried out for eight weeks, collecting data on stent removal.
Results:
The average age was 53.4 years; 8/13 were men. The mean size of the pseudocyst was 9.56 ± 2.3 cm. Technical success was 100%, and clinical success was 92.3%. The stents were removed on average after 8 ± 2 weeks. The mean procedural time from puncture to stent deployment was 3.2 ± 2.4 minutes. In the imaging check-up, the collections had adequate drainage in all cases. There was a low frequency of complications; bleeding was documented in one case requiring surgery.
Conclusions:
LAMS is safe and effective in managing symptomatic pancreatic pseudocysts, reducing hospital stay and cost overruns. Clinical symptomatology prevails in the surgery decision.
Keywords : Endoscopic ultrasound; interventional ultrasonography; gastrointestinal endoscopy; pancreatic pseudocyst; pancreatitis; apposing metal stents..