Treatment of aortoduodenal syndrome with endoscopic ultrasound-guided gastroenterostomy

Aortoduodenal syndrome is a very rare condition characterized by nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, malnourishment, and weight loss. Aortoduodenal syndrome is caused by an upper gastrointestinal obstruction due to an abdominal aortic aneurysm. Most patients are treated with open surgery with abdominal aortic aneurysm repair and gastro-enteral anastomosis or endovascular therapy [1] [2] [3]. Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)-guided gastrojejunostomy...