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Background and Objectives: To assist in achieving optimal position when deploying over-the-scope (OTS)-clips, the concept of cannulating the defect with a guidewire, backloading the endoscope onto the wire, and firing the OTS-clip over the wire with subsequent wire removal has been demonstrated. The safety of this technique has not been evaluated. Methods: An ex-vivo porcine foregut model was utilized. Biopsy punches were used to create 3-mm diameter full-thickness gastrointestinal tract defects through which a guidewire was threaded. An endoscope was backloaded over the wire and OTS-clips (OVESCO, Tuebingen, Germany) were fired over the mucosal defect and wire. The wire was removed through the endoscope and the removal difficulty was graded using a Likert scale. This process was repeated for each unique combination of nine OTS-clip types, two wire types, four wire angles, and three tissue types. Statistical analysis included t test and ANOVA. Results: Two hundred sixteen OTS-clip firings with wire removal attempts were performed with the following Likert score breakdown: 1 - No difficulty (80.6%), 2 - mild difficulty (16.2%), 3 - moderate difficulty (2.3%), 4 - extreme difficulty (0.9%), and 5 - unable to remove (0%). Statistically significant differences were noted in removal difficulty between OTS-clip sizes (p < 0.05). No differences were identified between clip teeth types, wire types, tissue types, and wire angles (p > 0.05). Conclusion: In this ex-vivo model, the guidewire was successfully removed through the endoscope in all cases. This technique can be employed to facilitate OTS-clip closure of gastrointestinal tract defects, but further study is indicated before wide clinical implementation.

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INTRODUCTION: Hemodialysis is the most used dialysis modality in Brazil for the treatment of end-stage chronic kidney disease and severe acute kidney injury. Non-tunneled, short-term, double-lumen catheters allow immediate vascular access in patients without a definitive vascular access for dialysis treatment. Implantation is performed using the Seldinger technique, traditionally based on anatomical landmarks or with puncture under direct visualization by ultrasonography. Confirmation of the placement of the catheter is usually made with a chest X-ray after the end of the procedure. OBJECTIVE: To describe the use of ultrasonography to confirm the proper positioning of the guidewire during catheter implantation in real time, ensuring the desired path. METHODS: We used the Seldinger technique for catheter implantation. The confirmation of the position of the guidewire occurred after the introduction of 50 cm of this wire, as described in the aforementioned technique. A convex transducer was placed longitudinally below the xiphoid process to visualize the guidewire in the inferior vena cava, or transversely at the same location to visualize it in the cavoatrial junction or right ventricle, using the two-dimensional mode of the ultrasound device. After viewing the guidewire, the catheter implantation proceeded. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION: The technique was performed in 1549 patients, and regarded 2596 catheter implantations over a period of 5 years and 9 months. The only complication observed was local hematoma, occurring in 0.1% of cases. CONCLUSION: Confirmation of guidewire position with ultrasonography during catheter implantation is recommended because it is safe, low cost and ensures correct catheter direction.

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Summary Introduction: It is generally advised to have a safety guidewire (SGW) present during ureteroscopy (URS) to manage possible complications. However, it increases the strenght needed to insert and retract the endoscope during the procedure, and, currently, there is a lack of solid data supporting the need for SGW in all procedures. We reviewed the literature about SGW utilization during URS. Method: A review of the literature was conducted through April 2017 using PubMed, Ovid, and The Cochrane Library databases to identify relevant studies. The primary outcome was to report stone-free rates, feasibility, contraindications to and complications of performing intrarenal retrograde flexible and semi-rigid URS without the use of a SGW. Results: Six studies were identified and selected for this review, and overall they included 1,886 patients where either semi-rigid or flexible URS was performed without the use of a SGW for the treatment of urinary calculi disease. Only one study reported stone-free rates with or without SGW at 77.1 and 85.9%, respectively (p=0.001). None of the studies showed increased rates of complications in the absence of SGW and one of them showed more post-endoscopic ureteral stenosis whenever SGW was routinely used. All studies recommended utilization of SGW in complicated cases, such as ureteral stones associated with significant edema, ureteral stricture, abnormal anatomy or difficult visualization. Conclusion: Our review showed a lack of relevant data supporting the use of SGW during retrograde URS. A well-designed prospective randomized trial is in order.

Resumo Introdução: O uso de fio guia de segurança (FGS) costuma ser recomendado para a realização de ureteroscopia para prevenir e solucionar complicações durante o procedimento. Seu uso, porém, aumenta a força necessária para manipular o aparelho endoscópico dentro da luz ureteral e, atualmente, existe uma carência de dados consistentes que indiquem o uso do FGS em todos os procedimentos. Método: Uma revisão da literatura foi realizada em abril de 2017 utilizando as ferramentas PubMed, Ovid e The Cochrane Library para identificar estudos relevantes. O desfecho primário da análise foi reportar taxas de resolução dos cálculos, viabilidade, contraindicações e complicações relacionadas ao não uso do FGS. Resultados: Seis estudos foram incluídos na análise, totalizando 1.886 pacientes, nos quais foi realizada ureteroscopia semirrígida ou flexível sem o uso do FGS no tratamento de cálculos renais ou ureterais. Somente um estudo relatou taxa livre de cálculos com ou sem FGS, sendo 77,1 e 85,9%, respectivamente (p=0.001). Todos os estudos mostraram não haver aumento da taxa de complicação na ausência do FGS e um deles relatou aumento de estenose ureteral pós-endoscopia no grupo que utilizou o FGS. Todos os estudos recomendam o uso do FGS em casos complicados, como cálculos ureterais associados a edema de mucosa, estenose ureteral, anomalias anatômicas ou dificuldade de visualização do cálculo. Conclusão: Nossa revisão mostrou que faltam dados relevantes para justificar o uso do FGS durante a ureteroscopia.

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Vascular diseases are among the major causes of death in developed countries and the treatment of those pathologies may require endovascular interventions, in which the physician utilizes guidewires and catheters through the vascular system to reach the injured vessel region. Several computational studies related to endovascular procedures are in constant development. Thus, predicting the guidewire path may be of great value for both physicians and researchers. However, attaining good accuracy and precision is still an important issue. We propose a method to simulate and predict the guidewire and catheter path inside a blood vessel based on equilibrium of a new set of forces, which leads, iteratively, to the minimum energy configuration. This technique was validated with phantoms using a ∅0.33 mm stainless steel guidewire and compared to other relevant methods in the literature. This method presented RMS error 0.30 mm and 0.97 mm, which represents less than 2% and 20% of the lumen diameter of the phantom, in 2D and 3D cases, respectively. The proposed technique presented better results than other methods from the literature, which were included in this work for comparison. Moreover, the algorithm presented low variation (σ=0:03 mm) due to the variation of the input parameters. Therefore, even for a wide range of different parameters configuration, similar results are presented for the proposed approach, which is an important feature and makes this technique easier to work with. Since this method is based on basic physics, it is simple, intuitive, easy to learn and easy to adapt.

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Purpose: To evaluate the safety and effectiveness of a new system to facilitate intraluminaladvancement of conventional guidewires through chronic total occlusions (CTO) of thesuperficial femoral artery (SFA) and popliteal artery.Methods: The ENABLER-P Balloon Catheter System uses a unique balloon-anchoringmechanism and an automated balloon inflation device for steady, controlled advancementof a standard non-hydrophilic guidewire. The system was evaluated in 37 patients (22 men;mean age 67 years (range 41–87) with femoropopliteal CTOs averaging 86 mm in length(range 10–340). The device was used in a variety of occlusions, including heavily calcified,long, and fibrotic lesions. After successful guidewire recanalization facilitated by thesystem, occluded arterial segments were treated conventionally with balloon angioplasty,atherectomy, and stents as appropriate.Results: The primary endpoint of successful crossing was achieved in 86% (32/37) of theoverall study population. The average activation time for successful crossing was5.3 minutes (range 0.4–22). Of the 32 cases successfully crossed with the ENABLER-PSystem, all but 1 was successfully recanalized. One (3%) device-related complicationoccurred when the wire was advanced into a side branch when treating a 300-mm-longflush ostial SFA occlusion; the resulting perforation was managed with a covered stentwithout further sequelae.Conclusion: This novel system, which provides enhanced force to a standard guidewire tipfor controlled intraluminal advancement, is a promising device for the treatment ofperipheral CTOs.

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Antecedentes y objetivos. La piedra angular en la colangiografía radica en una canulación biliar atraumática y rápida, lo que redunda en el éxito del procedimiento. En esta serie de 10 pacientes se describe una técnica simple que ayuda a canular la vía biliar difícil. Métodos. En los casos en que repetidamente se canula el conducto pancreático y no selectivamente la vía biliar, se sugiere dejar la punta de la guía en la mitad del conducto Wirsung y retirar la cánula o esfinterótomo. La cánula o el esfinterótomo se reintroduce por el canal de trabajo al lado de la guía en el conducto pancreático y desde allí se avanza encontrando un mejor direccionamiento, estabilidad y firmeza de la papila. Resultados. Se usó esta técnica en 10 casos (6 hospitalizados y 4 ambulatorios) y fue exitosa en todos los pacientes, obviando la necesidad del acceso a la vía biliar por la técnica del precorte. Ninguna complicación fue documentada. Conclusiones. El uso de esta técnica puede ayudar a reducir el número de esfinterotomías por precorte, con su riesgo incrementado e inherente de pancreatitis, sangrado y perforación. La técnica propuesta puede ayudarnos en cualquier canulación difícil de la vía biliar.

Background and objectives. The angular stone in endoscopic colangiography is an atraumatic and fast biliary cannulation, which results in the success of the procedure. In this series of 10 patients an easy technique is described that helps to cannulate a difficult biliary conduit. Methods. In cases of repeatedly cannulation of pancreatic duct and not selectively the biliary tract; it is suggested to leave the guide wire in the middle of the Wirsung duct and to retire the cannula or sphincterotome. The cannula or sphincterotome is reintroduced by the work channel next to the guide wire in the pancreatic conduit. With the guide in the pancreatic duct the cannula advances with better direction, stability and firmness of papilla. Results. This technique cases was used in 10 patients (6 hospitalized and 4 ambulatory) and was successful in all the patients, avoiding the necessity of the access to the biliary route by the technique of the precut. No complication was documented.Conclusions. Use of this technique can help to reduce the number of sphincterotomies by precuts, with increased risks of pancreatitis, bleeding and perforation. The proposed technique can help us in any difficult cannulation of the biliary route.

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