Abstract: We have read the letter by Adler and Baron about the similarities of our algorithm for treatment of gastric outlet obstruction1Del Piano M. Ballarè M. Montino F. Todesco F. Orsello M. Magnani C. et al.Endoscopy or surgery for malignant GI outlet obstruction?.Gastrointest Endosc. 2005; 61: 421-426Abstract Full Text Full Text PDF PubMed Scopus (126) Google Scholar and the one they proposed 3 years ago.2Adler D.G. Baron T.H. Endoscopic palliation of malignant gastric outlet obstruction using self-expandable metal stents: experience in 36 patients.Am J Gastroenterol. 2002; 97: 72-78Crossref PubMed Google Scholar We apologize for our inaccuracy in citing the literature, but we were unaware of their paper. Now, we have read their study with great interest and consider their work as fundamental in this issue. The similarities between the two algorithms for the treatment of GOO are not because of plagiarism but are because of similar experiences in the management of this clinical condition. Endoscopy or surgery for malignant GI outlet obstruction?Gastrointestinal EndoscopyVol. 62Issue 2PreviewTo the Editor: Full-Text PDF