Endoscopic management of radiation-induced complete upper esophageal obstruction with an antegrade-retrograde rendezvous technique

Outcomes of a combined antegrade and retrograde approach for dilatation of radiation-induced esophageal strictures (with video)

“…4,5 More recently, a new endoscopic method using a combined antegrade and retrograde technique, sometimes referred to as a "rendezvous" method, has been reported to be safe and effective in small case studies. [6][7][8][9][10][11][12] The purpose of the present study is to review our experience with combined antegrade/retrograde dilation for complete esophageal strictures at a large esophageal referral center, focusing on techniques, outcomes, and complications. Because many of the strictures were located proximally in the esophagus, we describe a collaborative approach with colleagues in otolaryngology, and we present a video illustrating the technique.…”

Fatal central venous air embolism: A rare complication of esophageal dilation by rendezvous

“…Placement of the guidewire across the stricture is accomplished under direct visualization from both the proximal and distal position. Complete strictures can be punctured from above 1,15 or below 15 with a guidewire, 1,5,7,8,11,13,14 catheter, 15 or needle. 12 Regardless of the specific technique employed, puncture of the stricture site under direct visualization from both the proximal and distal side of the stricture is the primary advantage of these procedures.…”

Endoscopic creation of a gastrogastric conduit for reversal of gastric bypass

“…1 Reports of tumor seeding are exceedingly rare compared with percutaneous FNA. 2, 3 We report a case of tumor seeding at the gastric wall after EUS-FNA of a pancreatic tail mass.…”