Endoscopic ultrasound-guided placement of lumen-apposing metal stent for transgastric drainage of loculated malignant ascites

Ther Adv Gastrointest Endosc. 2024 Oct 14:17:26317745241289238. doi: 10.1177/26317745241289238. eCollection 2024 Jan-Dec.

Abstract

Endoscopic ultrasound-guided drainage of loculated malignancy-related ascites has been reported in limited case series with success in achieving symptomatic relief. In this case report, we detail the successful drainage of a loculated paragastric ascites with insertion of a lumen-apposing metal stent (LAMS) in a patient diagnosed with metastatic ovarian cancer.

Keywords: ascites; drainage; endosonography; malignancy; stent.

Plain language summary

Draining fluid buildup using a specialized stent: a case study in cancer treatment This article discusses a specific procedure used to drain fluid buildup caused by cancer. The procedure involves using a special type of stent placed with the help of an ultrasound device. The case study shows how this method successfully relieved symptoms in a patient with advanced ovarian cancer.

Publication types

  • Case Reports