ArticleSurgical endoscopy2025
Endoscopic jejunal flap suturing for the treatment of refractory marginal ulcers-a case series.
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backgroundGastro-Jejunal anastomotic ulcer is a late complication of bariatric surgery, typically responsive to high-dose proton pump inhibitors (PPI). However, persistent ulcers may require surgery. Endoscopic suturing of a jejunal flap has recently shown promise. This study evaluates its implementation in our practice.
methodsWe retrospectively analyzed 11 patients with refractory marginal ulcers (≥ 10mm) unresponsive to at least two months of high-dose PPI. In cases with a narrow anastomosis, a self-expandable metallic stent was added. Clinical success was defined as ulcer healing on endoscopy at 8 weeks, while failure included persistent ulcer, perforation, or need for surgery.
resultsSeven patients had undergone Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) and four had one-anastomosis gastric bypass (OAGB). Ulcers were diagnosed on average 33 months post surgery. All patients were H. pylori-negative and denied alcohol/NSAID use; four were active smokers. Patients had been on chronic PPI therapy for an average of 25 months. Jejunal flap suturing was performed in 10 patients, with three also receiving a stent. One patient underwent stent placement alone due to stricture to relief obstructive symptoms. The technical success rate was 90.9%, but clinical success was 45%, with four patients requiring surgery. Notably, all OAGB patients had endoscopic failure, while 5 of 7 RYGB patients had ulcer healing.
conclusionJejunal flap suturing showed moderate success in treating marginal ulcers, with a good safety profile. Larger studies are needed to corroborate these findings, especially in OAGB patients.
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