title: Closure of a persistent sphincterotomy-related duodenal perforation by placement of a covered self-expandable metallic biliary stent.
abstract: Retroperitoneal duodenal perforation as a result of endoscopic biliary sphincterotomy is a rare complication, but it is associated with a relatively high mortality risk, if left untreated. Recently, several endoscopic techniques have been described to close a variety of perforations. In this case report, we describe the closure of a persistent sphincterotomy-related duodenal perforation by using a covered self-expandable metallic biliary (CEMB) stent. A 61-year-old Greek woman underwent an endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) and sphincterotomy for suspected choledocholithiasis, and a retroperitoneal duodenal perforation (sphincterotomy-related) occurred. Despite initial conservative management, the patient underwent a laparotomy and drainage of the retroperitoneal space. After that, a high volume duodenal fistula developed. Six weeks after the initial ERCP, the patient underwent a repeat endoscopy and placement of a CEMB stent with an indwelling nasobiliary drain. The fistula healed completely and the stent was removed two weeks later. We suggest the transient use of CEMB stents for the closure of sphincterotomy-related duodenal perforations. They can be placed either during the initial ERCP or even later if there is radiographic or clinical evidence that the leakage persists.
authors: 2nd Department of Surgery, Aretaieion Hospital, University of Athens, Athens 11528, Greece. avezakis@hotmail.com
authors: Antonios
authors: A
authors: Vezakis
authors: Georgios
authors: G
authors: Fragulidis
authors: Constantinos
authors: C
authors: Nastos
authors: Anneza
authors: A
authors: Yiallourou
authors: Andreas
authors: A
authors: Polydorou
authors: Dionisios
authors: D
authors: Voros
mesh_terms: D002760:Cholangiopancreatography, Endoscopic Retrograde / Q000009:adverse effects*; D042883:Choledocholithiasis / Q000601:surgery; D004386:Duodenum / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000601:surgery*; D016717:Sphincterotomy, Endoscopic / Q000009:adverse effects*; D015607:Stents; D016896:Treatment Outcome