A new technique for endoscopic implantation and explantation of large-bore biliary endoprostheses in patients with non-surgical common bile duct obstruction.
A new system for endoscopic implantation and explantation of large-bore biliary endoprostheses is presented. This technique permits corrective placement of prostheses dislodged during implantation, as well as explantation and replacement through the biopsy channel of the endoscope in a single sitting. The method has been successfully employed in 10 patients.
Thon
H J
HJ
Department of Internal Medicine III, Medical Faculty, University of Technology, Aachen, West Germany.
Lerch
M M
MM
Matern
S
S
D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D003137:Common Bile Duct Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D004322:Drainage / Q000295:instrumentation*; D004724:Endoscopy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007440:Intubation; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D019736:Prostheses and Implants