Endoscopic ultrasound-guided biliary drainage using a lumen-apposing self-expanding metal stent: a case series.
Endoscopy
; 47(9): 858-61, 2015 Sep.
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| ID: mdl-26021309
ABSTRACT
Endoscopic ultrasound-guided biliary drainage (EUS-BD) might be an alternative to percutaneous or transpapillary biliary drainage in unresectable pancreatic or biliary cancer. A lumen-apposing, fully covered, self-expanding metal stent, which creates a sealed transluminal conduit between the biliary and gastrointestinal tract may offer advantages over conventional plastic and metal stents. In this retrospective, observational, open-label case study, five patients underwent EUS-BD for obstructive jaundice in pancreatic cancer (nâ=â4) or distal cholangiocarcinoma (nâ=â1). Technical and functional success was achieved in all patients without complications. The development of specialized stent and delivery systems may render EUS-BD an effective and safe alternative to percutaneous or transpapillary approaches.
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Coledocostomía
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Drenaje
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Ultrasonografía Intervencional
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Endosonografía
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Ictericia Obstructiva
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Stents Metálicos Autoexpandibles
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
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Etiology_studies
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Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
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En
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2015
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Article