Endoscopic removal of an embedded biliary Wallstent by piecemeal extraction

Endoscopy. 2000 Jun;32(6):492-4. doi: 10.1055/s-2000-653.

Abstract

Expandable metal biliary stents are reserved for patients with unresectable malignant biliary obstruction. Occasionally, these stents may cause complications necessitating removal. We describe successful endoscopic removal of a biliary Wallstent one year after insertion in a patient who initially underwent placement of an expandable metal biliary stent for presumed biliary malignancy. The stent was removed after a stent related bleeding duodenal ulcer formed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Device Removal / methods*
  • Duodenal Ulcer / complications
  • Duodenal Ulcer / etiology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Peptic Ulcer Hemorrhage / etiology*
  • Stents / adverse effects*