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Endoscopy 1983; 15(5): 312-315
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1021542
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Transpapillary Bile Duct Drainage with a Large-caliber Endoprosthesis

G. Kautz
  • Surgical Clinic, University of Münster, Department of General Surgery (Director: Prof. Dr. H. Bünte)
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Publication Date:
17 March 2008 (online)

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Summary

A new method for transpapillary bile duct drainage by means of a large-caliber endoprosthesis is described. It facilitates the transpapillary introduction of endoprostheses with an internal diameter of 3.5 to 5 mm irrespective of the actual diameter of the duodenoscope instrument channel. The method has been successfully employed in 6 out of 8 patients with malignant obstructive jaundice, uncomplicated by cholangitis. It offers an acceptable alternative to palliative surgical biliodigestive anastomosis.

Key words:

Malignant obstructive jaundice - Endoscopic therapy - Transpapillary drainage - Large-caliber endoprosthesis