Submucosal tunnel endoscopy: Peroral endoscopic myotomy and peroral endoscopic tumor resection

Abstract Background The outcome of peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) in patients with prior Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) is not known and some experts have recommended against its performance in this patient population because of the risk of postoperative regurgitation. The aim of this study was to report on the outcomes of POEM in patients with RYGB anatomy. Methods Patients with RYGB anatomy who underwent POEM for the treatment of achalasia at three tertiary centers were included. POEM was performed in standard fashion using the anterior or posterior approach. Clinical response was defined by a decrease in Eckardt score to ≤ 3. Results of esophageal acid exposure testing/pH-impedance and manometric testing after POEM were reported when available. Results A total of 10 achalasia patients with prior RYGB surgery underwent POEM. All procedures were technically successful with anterior myotomy performed in seven patients. The mean submucosal tunnel length and myotomy length were 12.9 cm and 11.1 cm, respectively. The mean procedure time was 72 minutes and mean length of hospital stay was 1.5 days. Clinical success was achieved in all 10 patients with a significant decrease in Eckardt score from 6.5 to 1 (P < 0.001). None of the patients experienced post-procedural regurgitation. Post-procedural pH testing was obtained in six patients and was normal in all of them. Conclusions This study suggests the feasibility, safety, and efficacy of POEM in patients with prior RYGB surgery. The risk of gastroesophageal reflux disease in these patients seems to be minimal after POEM.

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Dislodged hood stuck in submucosal tunnel: retrieval during peroral endoscopic myotomy

Endoscopy ◽

10.1055/a-0658-0955 ◽

2018 ◽

Author(s):

Deepak Gunjan ◽

Saransh Jain ◽

Pramod Garg

Keyword(s):

Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy ◽

Submucosal Tunnel ◽

Endoscopic Myotomy

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Feasibility of Using an Led-Probe in Third-Space Endoscopy: A Clinical Study

10.21203/rs.2.20562/v2 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Oscar Victor Hernández Mondragón ◽

Raul Antonio Zamarripa Mottu ◽

Omar Michell Solórzano Pineda ◽

Raul Antonio Gutierrez Aguilar ◽

Luis Fernando Garcia Contreras

Keyword(s):

Clinical Success ◽

Care Center ◽

Tertiary Care ◽

Third Space ◽

Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy ◽

Gastric Emptying Scintigraphy ◽

Submucosal Tunnel ◽

Average Patient ◽

Endoscopic Myotomy ◽

Integrated Relaxation Pressure

Abstract Background and aims: Third-space endoscopy is a novel, safe, and effective method for treating different gastrointestinal conditions. However, several failed endoscopic procedures are attributed to incomplete myotomy. Lighting devices are used to prevent organic injuries. We aimed to investigate the feasibility of using a hand-made LED-probe (LP) in third-space procedures.Patients and Methods: This prospective study was conducted in a tertiary-care center in Mexico between December 2016 and January 2019. We included peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) and gastric peroral endoscopic myotomy(G-POEM) procedures. Pseudoachalasia, peptic ulcer, normal gastric emptying scintigraphy (GES) and prepyloric tumors were excluded. LP was used to guide or confirm procedures. Clinical and procedural characteristics were recorded and analyzed.Results: Seventy third-space procedures were included (42POEM,28G-POEM), with an average patient age of 46.7±14.3 and 43.7±10.1 years, respectively. For the POEM and G-POEM groups, respectively, 18/42(42.9%) and 13/28(46.7%) patients were males; median procedure times were 50 (interquartile range[IQR]: 38-71) and 60(IQR: 48-77) min, median LP placement times were 5(IQR: 4-6) and 6(IQR: 5-7) min, mild adverse events occurred in 4(9.4%) and 4(14.2%) of cases, and clinical success at 6 months occurred in 100% and 85.7% of cases. Integrated relaxation pressure (IRP) improved from 27.3±10.8 to 9.5±4.1 mmHg (p<0.001); retention percentage at 4 hours also improved. LP was successfully placed and adequate myotomy confirmed including 14.2% and 17.8% of POEM and G-POEM difficult patients. Conclusions: Using an LP is promising and allows guiding during third-space procedures either for submucosal tunnel creation or myotomy confirmation, with excellent safety and efficacy in clinical practice.

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