Endoscopic internal biliary drainage in a child with malignant obstructive jaundice caused by neuroblastoma

Pediatr Radiol. 2003 Feb;33(2):133-5. doi: 10.1007/s00247-002-0781-9. Epub 2002 Nov 6.

Abstract

We describe a 13-year-old girl who underwent insertion of a Flexima biliary stent for obstructive jaundice due to compression of the extrahepatic bile duct by an enlarged lymph node secondary to neuroblastoma. This novel endoscopic internal biliary drainage procedure was safe and effective even for a child, and improved her quality of life. We further review other treatment options available for malignant obstructive jaundice in children.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Bile Ducts, Intrahepatic / surgery*
  • Child
  • Cholestasis / etiology*
  • Cholestasis / surgery*
  • Drainage*
  • Endoscopy, Digestive System*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Neuroblastoma / complications
  • Neuroblastoma / surgery*
  • Prosthesis Implantation
  • Stents
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed