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Therapeutic endoscopy for the non-therapeutic endoscopist Session

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Therapeutic endoscopy for the non-therapeutic endoscopist Session

United Arab Emirates flagPresented United Arab Emirates by Jenan Ghaith

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Case Description

The "Therapeutic Endoscopy for the Non-Therapeutic Endoscopist" session is designed to provide gastroenterologists who may not regularly perform therapeutic procedures with valuable insights and hands-on skills in therapeutic endoscopy. This session focuses on practical aspects, including basic...

Case Summary

  • Lumen-apposing metal stents (LAMS), initially the Axios stent by Boston Scientific, have revolutionized ERCP and EUS procedures. They consist of a double-flanged stent that approximates two lumens, creating a conduit. The primary FDA-approved indication is for walled-off pancreatic fluid collections, offering high technical and clinical success.

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Jenan Ghaith

Jenan Ghaith

Consultant Gastroenterology, Pancreaticobiliary disease and Advanced Endoscopy, Cleveland Clinic, Abu Dhabi, UAE

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