ReviewGastroenterology report2024
Endoscopic retrograde appendicitis therapy: current and the future.
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11 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Clinical efficacy and safety of endoscopic retrograde appendicitis treatment for acute appendicitis in children: a systematic review and meta-analysis.World journal of emergency surgery : WJES · 2025Pooled it
- One year follow up outcomes of endoscopic retrograde appendicitis treatment for symptomatic appendicoliths.iScience · 2026Article
- Cholangioscope-Assisted Endoscopic Retrograde Appendicitis Therapy for Gangrenous Appendicitis in an HIV-Positive Patient.The Turkish journal of gastroenterology : the official journal of Turkish Society of Gastroenterology · 2026Article
- Learning curve for endoscopic retrograde appendicitis therapy: a multicenter retrospective study with different levels of trainees.Gastroenterology report · 2026Article
- ERAT for appendiceal stump inflammation with peri-appendiceal abscess (with video).Gastroenterology report · 2026Article
- Endoscopic retrograde appendicitis therapy: Progress in clinical application.World journal of gastrointestinal endoscopy · 2026Review
- Case Report: ERAT-based management of appendiceal abscess in early pregnancy.Frontiers in surgery · 2026Article
- Risk factors for appendicitis recurrence after ERAT in patients with acute appendicitis: a multicenter cohort study with long-term follow-up.Therapeutic advances in gastroenterology · 2026Article
- Effect of Endoscopic Retrograde Appendicitis Therapy on Postoperative Gastrointestinal Function in Patients With Chronic Fecalith Appendicitis.Gastroenterology research and practice · 2026Article
- Minimally Invasive Surgical Techniques in the Treatment of Appendicitis: A Narrative Review.Cureus · 2025Review
- Direct visualization endoscopic retrograde appendicitis therapy versus laparoscopic appendectomy for management of acute uncomplicated appendicitis.Endoscopy international open · 2025Article
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Abstract
This article presents an overview of endoscopic retrograde appendicitis therapy (ERAT), an innovative and minimally invasive treatment for appendicitis with an appendix-preserving manner. Since its initial application in 2009, ERAT has gained significant popularity in China, due to its rapid recovery and minimal risk of complications. The ERAT procedures comprise several steps, including appendiceal orifice access and intubation, appendiceal lumen imaging, decompression and irrigation, fecalith removal, and stenting. ERAT has been used in various forms of complicated appendicitis, such as in pregnant women and children, with continuous improvements in both technique and safety. It has the potential to become the preferred diagnostic and treatment method for appendicitis. Until 2023, over 10,000 ERAT procedures have been successfully conducted in China, and the technique has gained more attention worldwide. However, challenges remain, including training, standardization of ERAT practice, research and technology improvement, enhancing public awareness, and fostering international collaboration. In summary, ERAT can be the standard treatment for appendicitis treatment, which represents a paradigm shift in the conventional clinical practice.
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