Re-intervention for recurrent biliary obstruction after endoscopic ultrasound hepaticogastrostomy with partially covered self-expandable metal stent

Kosuke Maehara, Susumu Hijioka, Shih Yea Sylvia Wu, Akihiro Ohba, Yasunari Sakamoto, Takuji Okusaka, Yutaka Saito
2019 Endoscopy  
Re-intervention for recurrent biliary obstruction after endoscopic ultrasound hepaticogastrostomy with partially covered self-expandable metal stent ▶ Fig. 3 A fully covered self-expandable metal stent (arrow) is positioned through the previously placed stent, as shown on: a endoscopic view; b computed tomography (CT) image; c reconstructed CT image. Maehara Kosuke et al. Re-intervention for recurrent biliary obstruction after EUS-HGS ... Endoscopy 2019; 51: E297-E298 E297 This document was
more » ... loaded for personal use only. Unauthorized distribution is strictly prohibited. Published online: 2019-05-23 ployed (▶ Fig. 3 , ▶ Video 1). This procedure was completed without any adverse events. This novel re-intervention method involving penetration of the stent mesh near the stomach wall is simple, safe, and efficient. Endoscopy_UCTN_Code_CPL_1AL_2AD Competing interests None
doi:10.1055/a-0915-1718 pmid:31121621 fatcat:yxmv2raod5a2xdhxbk6at6wzn4