Case Report: Unexpected LAMS obstruction following successful EUS-BD in a patient with pancreatic carcinoma - Takeaways - MDSpire

Case Report: Unexpected LAMS obstruction following successful EUS-BD in a patient with pancreatic carcinoma

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EUS-BD is an effective alternative for managing malignant biliary obstruction, especially when ERCP is not feasible.
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Food impaction within LAMS is a rare but significant cause of recurrent obstructive jaundice after EUS-BD.
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A 75-year-old man with pancreatic cancer experienced recurrent jaundice due to food debris occluding his LAMS.
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Endoscopic removal of food debris and placement of a coaxial plastic stent successfully resolved the patient's symptoms.
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Long-term dietary counseling is crucial for patients with LAMS to prevent complications like food impaction.

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