The Role of Endoscopic Management in Afferent Loop Syndrome

Afferent loop syndrome (ALS) is a morbid complication that may occur after gastrectomy and gastrojejunostomy reconstruction. The aim of this article is to review the different endoscopic treatment options of ALS. We describe the evolution of the endoscopic treatment of ALS and its limitations despit...

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Published inGut and liver Vol. 17; no. 3; pp. 351 - 359
Main Authors Clement Chun Ho Wu, Elizabeth Brindise, Rami El Abiad, Mouen A. Khashab
Format Journal Article
LanguageKorean
Published 대한소화기내시경학회 30.05.2023
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Afferent loop syndrome
Endoscopic ultrasonography
Enterostomy
Gastrojejunostomy
Self expandable metal stent
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Summary:Afferent loop syndrome (ALS) is a morbid complication that may occur after gastrectomy and gastrojejunostomy reconstruction. The aim of this article is to review the different endoscopic treatment options of ALS. We describe the evolution of the endoscopic treatment of ALS and its limitations despite the overall propitious profile. We analyze the advantages of endoscopic ultrasound-guided entero-enterostomy (EUS EE) over enteroscopy-guided intervention, and the clinical outcomes of EUS EE. We expound on pre-procedural considerations, intra-procedural techniques and post-procedural care following EUS EE. We conclude that given the simplification of the technique and the ability to place a stent away from the tumor, EUS EE is a promising technique that will likely be established as the treatment of choice for ALS. (Gut Liver 2023;17:351-359)
Bibliography:The Korean Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
ISSN:1976-2283
2005-1212