Table 1. Review of the most important series evaluating IED for treatment of PSGF with outcomes.
Study | n | Median number of endoscopies | Clinical Success | Mean treatment duration (days) | Number of complications | Remarks |
Pequignot 2012 | 25 | 5 | 84 % | 62 | 1 (ingrowth) | Comp vs SEMS |
Donatelli 2014 | 21 | 2.9 | 95 % | 55 | 0 | 7 OTSC (2nd line) |
Donatelli 2015 | 67 | 3.1 | 98 % | 57 | 0 | – |
Bouchard 2016 | 33 | 3 | 78 % | 47 | 7 (ulcer 3, pain 3, hematoma 1) | – |
Total | 146 | 3.5 | 91 % | 55 | 5 % |
IED, internal endoscopic drainage; PSGF, post-sleeve gastrectomy fistula; SEMS, self-expandable metallic stent; OTSC, over-the-scope clip