title: [Pigtail stent for gallbladder drainage].
abstract: Endoscopic transpapillary gallbladder drainage is a new, relatively non-invasive treatment for patients with symptomatic gallbladder disease and a high surgery risk. Placement of an internal pigtail stent is an alternative treatment for percutaneous gallbladder drainage. This procedure can be performed in patients with a temporary contra-indication - in preparatory process to a cholecystectomy - as well as in patients with a prolonged contra-indication where the pigtail stent can remain in situ for a longer period of time. This technique appears to be an effective and safe procedure for patients with acute cholecystitis or symptomatic gallbladder disease and a high surgery risk.
authors: Medisch Centrum Haaglanden, Den Haag.
authors: L S F Noor
authors: LS
authors: Boogerd
authors: Lars E
authors: LE
authors: Perk
authors: Gijs J D
authors: GJ
authors: van Acker
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D002763:Cholecystectomy; D041881:Cholecystitis, Acute / Q000601:surgery*; D004322:Drainage / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D016145:Endoscopy, Digestive System / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D005705:Gallbladder Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D015607:Stents; D016896:Treatment Outcome