[Biliary endoprosthesis causing ileal perforation--a case report]

Pol Merkur Lekarski. 2015 Oct;39(232):234-6.
[Article in Polish]

Abstract

We experienced ileal perforation caused by dislocated biliary endoprosthesis in 59 years old female patient. The endoprosthesis was implanted due to biliary fistula after laparoscopic cholecystectomy 2 years before the perforation. It seems that endoprosthesis dislocation and the perforation were the result of too long stay of endoprosthesis. After the surgical management and the removal of the prosthesis patient was cured. Although ileal perforation caused by dislocated biliary endoprosthesis is rare, clinicians should be aware of the possibility of its occurrence.

Keywords: biliary endoprosthesis; biliary track surgical procedures; intestinal perforation.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Bile Ducts / surgery
  • Biliary Fistula / therapy*
  • Device Removal
  • Female
  • Foreign-Body Migration / etiology
  • Humans
  • Ileum / injuries*
  • Intestinal Perforation / etiology*
  • Middle Aged
  • Stents / adverse effects*