Malpositioned biliary endoprosthesis: retrieval using a vascular balloon catheter.
Successful function of an indwelling biliary endoprosthesis requires precise initial positioning relative to the stricture site. Delayed failures may occur as a result of migration either proximally or distally. The authors describe a method for retrieval of a distally displaced endoprosthesis using a vascular balloon-dilatation catheter.
D000368:Aged; D000800:Angioplasty, Balloon; D003137:Common Bile Duct Diseases / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D019736:Prostheses and Implants / Q000009:adverse effects*