Trimming of a Migrated Biliary Nitinol Stent Using Argon Plasma

Trimming of a Migrated Biliary Nitinol Stent Using Argon Plasma

Metallic stent migration is a well-known complication which cannot always be managed by removal or repositioning, especially in case of uncovered stent. We report a patient who developed obstructive jaundice due to migration of an expandable metallic stent (EMS) inserted in the lower bile duct. Trim...

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Main Authors: Hiroyuki Matsubayashi, Noriaki Hasuike, Masaki Tanaka, Kohei Takizawa, Yuichiro Yamaguchi, Hiroyuki Ono
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Karger Publishers 2009-07-01
Series:Case Reports in Gastroenterology
Subjects:
Metallic stent
Migration
Bile duct
Argon plasma
Trimming
Online Access:http://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/226252

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