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Endoscopy 1987; 19(5): 211-215
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1018286
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A New Technique for Endoscopic Implantation and Explantation of Large-bore Biliary Endoprostheses in Patients with Non-surgical Common Bile Duct Obstruction

H.-J. Thon, M. M. Lerch, S. Matern
  • Department of Internal Medicine III, Medical Faculty of the University of Technology, Aachen, West Germany
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17 March 2008 (online)

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Summary

A new system for endoscopic implantation and explantation of large-bore biliary endoprostheses is presented. This technique permits corrective placement of prostheses dislodged during implantation, as well as explantation and replacement through the biopsy channel of the endoscope in a single sitting. The method has been successfully employed in 10 patients.

Key words:

Common bile duct obstruction - Biliary endoprosthesis - Endoscopy