Endoscopic Retrograde Appendicitis Therapy: Is it Really a Need of the Hour?
Ann Surg
; 277(1): e1-e4, 2023 01 01.
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| ID: mdl-35837901
ABSTRACT
ABSTRACT Endoscopic retrograde appendicitis therapy (ERAT) has emerged as a promising, non-invasive treatment for acute uncomplicated appendicitis (AUA). ERAT involves cannulation, appendicography, appendiceal stone extraction, appendiceal lumen irrigation, and stent deployment. Recent randomized trials comparing ERAT to laparoscopic appendectomy (LA) have provided promising results in terms of safety and efficacy of ERAT. If the current trajectory of research and development is maintained, ERAT will likely become a strong contender for the standard of care for AUA. Standardized training and credentialing for ERAT, akin to procedures established for endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography, will be pivotal to global adoption of this modality.
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Apendicite
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Laparoscopia
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2023
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Article