Abstract:Objective To evaluate the ultra-fine endoscopy combined with surface ultrasound-assisted endoscopic retrograde appendicitis therapy (ERAT) for acute appendicitis with appendiceal stenosis. Methods Data of patients diagnosed as having acute appendicitis with appendiceal stenosis through clinical symptoms and imaging examination were retrospectively analyzed in Jilin People''s Hospital from February 2023 to August 2024. All patients underwent ERAT using an ultra-fine endoscope for intraluminal inspection of the mucosa and stenosis and surface ultrasound guidance for irrigation, stone extraction, and stent placement. The baseline data, technical success rate, clinical success rate, procedure time, postoperative hospital stay, complications and recurrence were recorded and analyzed. Results A total of 47 patients were included. Technical success was achieved in 97.87% (46/47) cases and clinical success in 95.74% (45/47). Appendiceal stenting was performed in 36.17% (17/47) and basket stone extraction in 17.02% (8/47). No intra- or postoperative complication occurred. The procedure time was 10.77±4.70 min, postoperative hospital stay was 3.26±1.59 d, and 1 patient (2.13%) relapsed during the follow-up period of 4.60±1.90 months. Conclusion The ultra-fine endoscopy, in combination with surface ultrasound-assisted ERAT, is safe, effective and feasible for the treatment of acute appendicitis with appendiceal stenosis, preserving the appendix function with less radiation.