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Mukund A, Rana S, Choudhury A, Sasturkar SV, Patidar Y, Sarin SK. Outcome of percutaneous transhepatic biliary interventions in the management of biliary enteric anastomotic strictures with hepatolithiasis. Clin Radiol 2023; 78:e6-e12. [PMID: 36116970 DOI: 10.1016/j.crad.2022.08.125] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2022] [Revised: 07/01/2022] [Accepted: 08/01/2022] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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AIM To evaluate percutaneous transhepatic biliary interventions (PTBI) using the ADDFREE (Access-Drain-Dilate-Flush-REpeat periodically-Evaluate and remove) technique and its outcomes in patients with biliary enteric anastomotic strictures (BEAS) and hepatolithiasis. MATERIAL AND METHODS A retrospective review was undertaken of patients having hepatolithiasis with BEAS who underwent PTBI with a therapeutic intent (from January 2010 to January 2021) was performed. The technical and clinical successes of PTBI were analysed. Technical success was divided into duct access, crossing of BEAS, stricture resolution, and calculi clearance. Improvement of liver function tests, resolution of leucocytosis and presenting complaints were considered as clinical success. The patients were followed-up for a minimum duration of 6-months. RESULTS Eighteen patients received PTBI in form of the ADDFREE technique. Hepatolithiasis was bilobar (44.4%), unilobar in multiple ducts (unilobar-m; 27.8%) and unilobar in a single duct (unilobar-s; 27.8%) along with anastomotic stricture. The average number of sessions of stone clearance for bilobar, unilobar-m, and unilobar-s was 4.4 (±1.6), 3.6 (±2.4), and 1.5 (±0.5), respectively. Clinical success was observed in 14 (77.8%), while one patient had recurrence of calculi and received repeat treatment. Bile culture was positive for bacterial organisms in 17 (94.4%) patients. No major complication were seen while minor complication were seen in five patients consisting of self-limiting haemobilia (n=1), per-catheter bile leak (n=2) and aggravation of cholangitis (n=2). CONCLUSION PTBI, consisting of bile duct access, cholangioplasty, and calculi clearance, is a safe and effective technique for the treatment of patients having hepatolithiasis secondary to BEAS.
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- A Mukund
- Department of Interventional Radiology, Institute of Liver & Biliary Sciences, D-1, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi 110070, India.
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, Institute of Liver & Biliary Sciences, D-1, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi 110070, India
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- Department of Hepatology, Institute of Liver & Biliary Sciences, D-1, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi 110070, India
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- Department of Liver Transplant Surgery, Institute of Liver & Biliary Sciences, D-1, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi 110070, India
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, Institute of Liver & Biliary Sciences, D-1, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi 110070, India
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- Department of Hepatology, Institute of Liver & Biliary Sciences, D-1, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi 110070, India
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Outcome of reoperative surgery for late failure of postcholecystectomy bile duct injury repair. Updates Surg 2022; 74:1543-1550. [PMID: 35840791 DOI: 10.1007/s13304-022-01325-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2022] [Accepted: 06/25/2022] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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The aim of the study is to report the outcomes of reoperative surgery for late failure of postcholecystectomy bile duct injury (BDI) repair. All the patients, who underwent a reoperative surgery for late failure of postcholecystectomy BDI repair at our institution between August 2007 and July 2020, were retrospectively reviewed. Of the total 262 patients of BDI repair, 66 underwent reoperative surgery for late failure. Median duration between last attempt repair and the onset of recurrent symptoms was 18 months. Eighty-five percent of patients with failed repair became symptomatic within 5 years of attempt repair. The most common type of BDI was E3. All the patients underwent Roux-en-Y hepaticojejunostomy. Twenty-nine postoperative complications developed in 23 (35%) patients. Postoperative mortality was 1.5%. Median postoperative hospital stay was 9 (5-61) days. Over a median follow-up of 80 (12-150) months, 5.2% (3/58) of patients developed clinically relevant anastomotic stricture. Three patients with secondary biliary cirrhosis died in the follow-up period due to decompensated liver disease. Overall, excellent or good long-term outcome was achieved in 83% (48/58) of patients which was significantly less satisfactory than primary repair patients (82.8% vs 92.7%, p = 0.039). Reoperative surgery is safe in patients with failed repair after postcholecystectomy BDI and good long-term clinical success can be achieved in most of the patients. The long-term results were less satisfactory in failed-repair group than those who underwent primary repair at our institution. Early referral to a specialized unit for BDI repair may improve long-term outcome.
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Tanisaka Y, Mizuide M, Fujita A, Ogawa T, Katsuda H, Saito Y, Miyaguchi K, Jinushi R, Terada R, Nakano Y, Tashima T, Mashimo Y, Ryozawa S. Balloon enteroscope-assisted endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography in patients with surgically altered anatomy. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GASTROINTESTINAL INTERVENTION 2022. [DOI: 10.18528/ijgii210058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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- Yuki Tanisaka
- Department of Gastroenterology, Saitama Medical University International Medical Center, Saitama, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Saitama Medical University International Medical Center, Saitama, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Saitama Medical University International Medical Center, Saitama, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Saitama Medical University International Medical Center, Saitama, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Saitama Medical University International Medical Center, Saitama, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Saitama Medical University International Medical Center, Saitama, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Saitama Medical University International Medical Center, Saitama, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Saitama Medical University International Medical Center, Saitama, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Saitama Medical University International Medical Center, Saitama, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Saitama Medical University International Medical Center, Saitama, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Saitama Medical University International Medical Center, Saitama, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Saitama Medical University International Medical Center, Saitama, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Saitama Medical University International Medical Center, Saitama, Japan
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Percutaneous transhepatic treatment for biliary stricture after duct-to-duct biliary anastomosis in living donor liver transplantation: a 9-year single-center experience. Eur Radiol 2022; 32:2414-2425. [DOI: 10.1007/s00330-021-08373-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2021] [Revised: 09/09/2021] [Accepted: 09/30/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Troubleshooting Difficult Bile Duct Access: Advanced ERCP Cannulation Techniques, Percutaneous Biliary Drainage, or EUS-Guided Rendezvous Technique? GASTROENTEROLOGY INSIGHTS 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/gastroent12040039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Despite experienced hands and availability of various well-designed catheters and wires, selective bile duct cannulation may still fail in 10–20% of cases during endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP). In case standard ERCP cannulation technique fails, salvage options include advanced ERCP cannulation techniques such as double-guidewire technique (DGW) with or without pancreatic stenting and precut papillotomy, percutaneous biliary drainage (PBD), and endoscopic ultrasound-guided Rendezvous (EUS-RV) ERCP. If the pancreatic duct is inadvertently entered during cannulation attempts, DGW technique is a reasonable next step, which can be followed by pancreatic stenting to reduce risks of post-ERCP pancreatitis (PEP). Studies suggest that early precut papillotomy is not associated with a higher risk of PEP, while needle-knife fistulotomy is the preferred method. For patients with critical clinical condition who may not be fit for endoscopy, surgically altered anatomy in which endoscopic biliary drainage is not feasible, and non-communicating multisegmental biliary obstruction, PBD has a unique role to provide successful biliary drainage efficiently in this particular population. As endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)-guided biliary drainage techniques advance, EUS-RV ERCP has been increasingly employed to guide bile duct access and cannulation with satisfactory clinical outcomes and is especially valuable for benign pathology at centres where expertise is available. Endoscopists should become familiar with each technique’s advantages and limitations before deciding the most appropriate treatment that is tailored to patient’s anatomy and clinical needs.
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Shimatani M, Mitsuyama T, Tokuhara M, Masuda M, Miyamoto S, Ito T, Nakamaru K, Ikeura T, Takaoka M, Naganuma M, Okazaki K. Recent advances of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography using balloon assisted endoscopy for pancreaticobiliary diseases in patients with surgically altered anatomy: Therapeutic strategy and management of difficult cases. Dig Endosc 2021; 33:912-923. [PMID: 32981141 DOI: 10.1111/den.13848] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2020] [Accepted: 09/17/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is an endoscopic modality established for diagnosis and treatment of pancreaticobiliary diseases. However ERCP in patients with surgically altered anatomy (SAA) has been difficult, and more invasive therapies have been primarily selected. The development of balloon assisted endoscopes (BAEs) innovatively facilitated ERCP in such patients. Recent advances of BAEs and other devices greatly contributed to increasing success of ERCP using BAEs (BAE-ERCP). Furthermore, interventions using Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS-intervention) have been reported to be useful for pancreaticobiliary diseases in patients with SAA, which provide more options for endoscopic therapies and are also expected as a rescue therapy for difficult cases of BAE-ERCP. In order to thoroughly complete endoscopic treatment for pancreaticobiliary diseases with SAA, it is important to standardize the BAE-ERCP procedures based on the features of respective endoscopes and to establish a strategy for endoscopic treatment which includes analysis of BAE-ERCP difficult cases and selection of cases for rescue therapy. In addition, it is essential to be acquainted with the characteristics of possible adverse events of the procedure and to be able to deal with them for safe accomplishment of endoscopic treatment.
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- Masaaki Shimatani
- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, The Third Department of Internal Medicine, Kansai Medical University, Osaka, Japan.,Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Kansai Medical University Medical Center, Osaka, Japan
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, The Third Department of Internal Medicine, Kansai Medical University, Osaka, Japan
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, The Third Department of Internal Medicine, Kansai Medical University, Osaka, Japan
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, The Third Department of Internal Medicine, Kansai Medical University, Osaka, Japan
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, The Third Department of Internal Medicine, Kansai Medical University, Osaka, Japan
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, The Third Department of Internal Medicine, Kansai Medical University, Osaka, Japan
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, The Third Department of Internal Medicine, Kansai Medical University, Osaka, Japan
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, The Third Department of Internal Medicine, Kansai Medical University, Osaka, Japan
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, The Third Department of Internal Medicine, Kansai Medical University, Osaka, Japan
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, The Third Department of Internal Medicine, Kansai Medical University, Osaka, Japan
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Fang A, Kim IK, Ukeh I, Etezadi V, Kim HS. Percutaneous Management of Benign Biliary Strictures. Semin Intervent Radiol 2021; 38:291-299. [PMID: 34393339 DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1731087] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Benign biliary strictures are often due to a variety of etiologies, most of which are iatrogenic. Clinical presentation can vary from asymptomatic disease with elevated liver enzymes to obstructive jaundice and recurrent cholangitis. Diagnostic imaging methods, such as ultrasound, multidetector computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging (cholangiopancreatography), are used to identify stricture location, extent, and possible source of biliary obstruction. The management of benign biliary strictures requires a multidisciplinary team approach and include endoscopic, percutaneous, and surgical interventions. Percutaneous biliary interventions provide an alternative diagnostic and therapeutic approach, especially in patients who are not amenable to endoscopic evaluation. This review provides an overview of benign biliary strictures and percutaneous management by interventional radiologists. Diagnostic evaluation with percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography and treatment options, including biliary drainage, balloon dilation, retrievable/biodegradable stents, and other innovative minimally invasive options, are discussed.
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- Adam Fang
- Division of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Department of Diagnostic Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Division of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Department of Diagnostic Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Division of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Department of Diagnostic Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Division of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Department of Diagnostic Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Division of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Department of Diagnostic Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland
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CIRSE Standards of Practice on Percutaneous Transhepatic Cholangiography, Biliary Drainage and Stenting. Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol 2021; 44:1499-1509. [PMID: 34327586 DOI: 10.1007/s00270-021-02903-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2020] [Accepted: 06/14/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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This CIRSE Standards of Practice document is aimed at interventional radiologists and provides best practices for performing percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography, biliary drainage and stenting. It has been developed by an expert writing group established by the CIRSE Standards of Practice Committee.
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Kim HB, Lee IJ, Kim SH, Kang B, Woo SM, Lee WJ. Extraluminal Recanalization for Biliary Duct-to-Duct Anastomotic Obstruction After Living Donor Liver Transplantation: Experience in Eight Patients. Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol 2021; 44:1266-1272. [PMID: 33890168 DOI: 10.1007/s00270-021-02826-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2021] [Accepted: 03/13/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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PURPOSE To investigate clinical outcomes and safety of extraluminal recanalization for duct-to-duct anastomotic obstruction after living donor liver transplantation (LDLT). MATERIALS AND METHODS Extraluminal recanalization was performed as a salvage procedure after failure of intraluminal cannulation in eight patients who underwent percutaneous transhepatic treatment of duct-to-duct anastomotic obstruction 11.0 ± 5.27 months after LDLT between October 2012 and April 2019. Technical details, safety, and outcomes of extraluminal recanalization were investigated. RESULTS Total ten sessions of extraluminal recanalization were performed in the eight patients with the stiff backend of a 0.035 inch hydrophilic guide wire, 22-gauge Chiba needle, or Colapinto needle. Percutaneous common bile duct access was performed in three sessions to obtain a straight course for the puncture. There was one instance of subcapsular and intraparenchymal hematoma requiring placement of an additional drainage catheter and conservative treatment. During a follow-up period ranging from 18.4 to 100.7 months, the drainage catheter was removed in seven of the eight patients, including three patients who had recurrent stricture requiring repeat percutaneous treatment and one who underwent a routine change of an endoscopic retrograde biliary drainage catheter. CONCLUSIONS Extraluminal recanalization can be an effective and safe salvage procedure after failed intraluminal cannulation of duct-to-duct anastomotic obstruction in LDLT.
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- Hyun Beom Kim
- Department of Radiology, Myongji Hospital, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Radiology, National Cancer Center, 323 Ilsan-ro, Ilsandong-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do, 10408, Republic of Korea.
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- Organ Transplantation Center, National Cancer Center, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Radiology, National Cancer Center, 323 Ilsan-ro, Ilsandong-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do, 10408, Republic of Korea
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- Center for Liver and Pancreatobiliary Cancer, National Cancer Center, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea
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- Center for Liver and Pancreatobiliary Cancer, National Cancer Center, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea
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Recent Advances of Interventional Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography and Endoscopic Ultrasound for Patients with Surgically Altered Anatomy. J Clin Med 2021; 10:jcm10081624. [PMID: 33921247 PMCID: PMC8070513 DOI: 10.3390/jcm10081624] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2021] [Revised: 04/08/2021] [Accepted: 04/09/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is considered to be the gold standard for diagnosis and interventions in biliopancreatic diseases. However, ERCP in patients with surgically altered anatomy (SAA) appears to be more difficult compared to cases with normal anatomy. Since the production of a balloon enteroscope (BE) for small intestine disorders, BE had also been used for biliopancreatic diseases in patients with SAA. Since the development of BE-assisted ERCP, the outcomes of procedures, such as stone extraction or drainage, have been reported as favorable. Recently, an interventional endoscopic ultrasound (EUS), such as EUS-guided biliary drainage (EUS-BD), has been developed and is available mainly for patients with difficult cases of ERCP. It is a good option for patients with SAA. The effectiveness of interventional EUS for patients with SAA has been reported. Both BE-assisted ERCP and interventional EUS have advantages and disadvantages. The choice of procedure should be individualized to the patient’s condition or the expertise of the endoscopists. The aim of this review article is to discuss recent advances in interventional ERCP and EUS for patients with SAA.
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Ko GY, Sung KB, Gwon DI. The Application of Interventional Radiology in Living-Donor Liver Transplantation. Korean J Radiol 2021; 22:1110-1123. [PMID: 33739630 PMCID: PMC8236365 DOI: 10.3348/kjr.2020.0718] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2020] [Revised: 10/05/2020] [Accepted: 11/14/2020] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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Owing to improvements in surgical techniques and medical care, living-donor liver transplantation has become an established treatment modality in patients with end-stage liver disease. However, various vascular or non-vascular complications may occur during or after transplantation. Herein, we review how interventional radiologic techniques can be used to treat these complications.
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- Gi Young Ko
- Department of Radiology and Research Institute of Radiology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
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- Department of Radiology and Research Institute of Radiology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Radiology and Research Institute of Radiology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Iwasawa S, Tamura M, Okamura T, Torikai H, Ito N, Inoue M, Yamada Y, Jinzaki M, Kuroda T, Nakatsuka S. A Case of Severe Biliary Anastomotic Stricture after Living Donor Liver Transplantation Successfully Treated Using the Modified Gunsight Technique with Two Balloon Catheters. INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY 2021; 6:65-68. [PMID: 35909914 PMCID: PMC9327353 DOI: 10.22575/interventionalradiology.2021-0008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2021] [Accepted: 04/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Biliary stricture is a serious postoperative complication of liver transplantation. We report the case of a 2-year-old boy with severe biliary anastomotic stricture after left lobe living donor liver transplantation. As cannulation from the occluded B3 into the jejunum was impossible using the conventional technique, a gunsight approach was utilized. By puncturing balloons dilated at the occluded site of B3 and the proximal end of the non-occlusive B2, a tract between B3 and B2 was created, and the catheter was finally successfully inserted from B3 into the jejunum through the dilated tract and B2. The gunsight approach is an option for severe biliary strictures when the conventional approach proves impossible.
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- Sayuri Iwasawa
- Department of Radiology, Tokyo Saiseikai Central Hospital, Tokyo
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- Department of Radiology, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo
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- Department of Diagnostic Radiology, KKR-Tachikawa Hospital, Tokyo
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- Department of Radiology, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo
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- Department of Radiology, Tokyo Saiseikai Central Hospital, Tokyo
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- Department of Radiology, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo
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- Department of Radiology, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo
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- Department of Radiology, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo
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Li TF, Fu PJ, Han XW, Ma J, Zhu M, Li Z, Ren JZ. Repeated balloon dilatation with long-term biliary drainage for treatment of benign biliary-enteric anastomosis strictures: A STROBE-compliant article. Medicine (Baltimore) 2020; 99:e22741. [PMID: 33126311 PMCID: PMC7598877 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000022741] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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Percutaneous balloon dilatation for benign biliary-enteric anastomosis stricture has been the most widely used alternative to endoscopic treatment. However, patency results from the precedent literature are inconsistent.The objective of this study was to evaluate the safety and feasibility of repeated balloon dilatation with long-term biliary drainage for the treatment of benign biliary-enteric anastomosis strictures.Data from patients with benign biliary-enteric anastomosis strictures who underwent percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography (PTC), repeated balloon dilatation with long-term biliary drainage (repeated-dilatation group; n = 23), or PTC and single balloon dilatation with long-term biliary drainage (single-dilatation group; n = 26) were reviewed. Postoperative complications, jaundice remission, and sustained anastomosis patency were compared between the groups.All procedures were successful. No severe intraoperative complications, such as biliary bleeding and perforation, were observed. The jaundice remission rate in the first week was similar in the 2 groups. During the 26-month follow-up period, 3 patients in the repeated-dilatation group had recurrences (mean time to recurrence: 22.84 ± 0.67 months, range: 18-26 months). In the single-dilatation group, 15 patients had recurrences (mean time to recurrence = 15.28 ± 1.63 months, range: 3-18 months). The duration of patency after dilatation was significantly better in the repeated-dilatation group (P = .01). All patients with recurrence underwent repeat PTC followed by balloon dilatation and biliary drainage.Repeated balloon dilatation and biliary drainage is an effective, minimally invasive, and safe procedure for treating benign biliary-enteric anastomosis strictures, and provides significantly higher patency rates than single dilatation.
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- Teng-Fei Li
- Department of Interventional Radiology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University
- Interventional Institute of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University
- Interventional Institute of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University
- Interventional Institute of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University
- Interventional Institute of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University
- Interventional Institute of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University
- Interventional Institute of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University
- Interventional Institute of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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Chaing MH, Chen CW, Lu CH. Successful Treatment of Bronchobiliary Fistula After Living Donor Liver Transplantation: A Case Report. Transplant Proc 2020; 52:2778-2780. [PMID: 32434746 DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2020.01.171] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2019] [Revised: 12/29/2019] [Accepted: 01/22/2020] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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A bronchobiliary fistula (BBF), which is defined by abnormal communication between the biliary system and the bronchial tree, is usually regarded as a consequence of local infection, such as hydatid or amebic disease of the liver, hepatic abscess, trauma, neoplasm, and other causes of biliary obstruction. We present a 40-year-old female patient who received a living donor liver transplantation for autoimmune hepatitis and who suffered from biliary stricture at the anastomosis, bile leakage in the right subphrenic region, and development of a BBF 1 year later. Magnetic resonance cholangiography (MRC) and fistulography showed a fistula between the subphrenic biloma and right lower bronchus. The patient was treated successfully by the subphrenic drainage tube and percutaneous transhepatic cholangial drainage (PTCD) crossing the biliary stricture. In conclusion, the BBF is an extremely rare complication after liver transplantation; and minimal-invasive procedures, such as percutaneous drainage and PTCD, are useful for the closure of BBF. This case report is approved by the Institutional Review Board (IRB) of Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital, certifying that no prisoners were used in the case and that participants were neither paid nor coerced.
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- Meng-Hsuan Chaing
- Department of Medical Imaging, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan (R.O.C.)
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- Department of Medical Imaging, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan (R.O.C.); Department of Medical Imaging, Kaohsiung Municipal Ta-Tung Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan (R.O.C.)
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- Department of Medical Imaging, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan (R.O.C.); Department of Medical Imaging, Kaohsiung Municipal Ta-Tung Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan (R.O.C.).
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Hammad H, Brauer BC, Smolkin M, Ryu R, Obuch J, Shah RJ. Treating Biliary-Enteric Anastomotic Strictures with Enteroscopy-ERCP Requires Fewer Procedures than Percutaneous Transhepatic Biliary Drains. Dig Dis Sci 2019; 64:2638-2644. [PMID: 31129875 DOI: 10.1007/s10620-019-05670-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2018] [Accepted: 05/09/2019] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND Biliary-enteric anastomotic strictures (AS) in long-limb surgical biliary bypass (LLBB) require percutaneous transhepatic biliary drains (PTBD), enteroscopy-assisted ERCP (E-ERCP), or surgical revision. AIM To compare E-ERCP and PTBD for AS treatment. METHODS E-ERCP stricturoplasty included dilation, cautery, and stent; PTBD included balloon dilation and serial drain upsizing events. RESULTS From May 2008 to October 2015, 71 patients (37 M, median age 52) had E-ERCP (n = 45) or PTBD (n = 26) for AS in Roux-en-Y hepaticojejunostomy: liver transplant (n = 28), cholecystectomy injury revision (n = 21), other (n = 13) or Whipple's resection (n = 9). Median follow-up is 11 months (range 1-56) in 67 (94%) patients. Technical success, clinical improvement, and adverse events between E-ERCP and PTBD were similar (76% vs. 77%, p = 0.89; 82% vs. 85%, p = 0.80, and 6% vs. 5%, p = 0.60, respectively). However, E-ERCP had fewer post-procedural hospitalization days (0.2 ± 0.65 vs. 4.5±10, p = 0.0001), mean procedures (4.4 ± 6.3 vs. 9.5 ± 8, p = 0.006), and median months of treatment to resolve AS (1, range 1-22 vs. 7, range 3-23; p = 0.003). Two patients in PTBD group required surgery. CONCLUSIONS (1) Technical success and clinical improvement are seen in the majority of LLBB patients with biliary-enteric AS undergoing E-ERCP or PTBD. (2) E-ERCP is associated with fewer procedures, post-procedure hospitalization days, and months to resolve AS. When expertise is available, E-ERCP to identify and treat AS should be considered as an alternative to PTBD.
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- Hazem Hammad
- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO, USA
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- Department of Medicine, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO, USA
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- Department of Radiology, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Wilkes-Barre, PA, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO, USA.
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Dhondt E, Vanlangenhove P, Van Vlierberghe H, Troisi R, De Bruyne R, Huyck L, Defreyne L. Benign anastomotic biliary strictures untreatable by ERCP: a novel percutaneous balloon dilatation technique avoiding indwelling catheters. Eur Radiol 2018; 29:636-644. [DOI: 10.1007/s00330-018-5526-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2018] [Revised: 04/16/2018] [Accepted: 05/03/2018] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Shimatani M, Tokuhara M, Kato K, Miyamoto S, Masuda M, Sakao M, Fukata N, Miyoshi H, Ikeura T, Takaoka M, Okazaki K. Utility of newly developed short-type double-balloon endoscopy for endoscopic retrograde cholangiography in postoperative patients. J Gastroenterol Hepatol 2017; 32:1348-1354. [PMID: 28019036 DOI: 10.1111/jgh.13713] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2016] [Revised: 12/16/2016] [Accepted: 12/20/2016] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND AIM The utility of conventional short-type double-balloon endoscopy (DBE) for pancreatobiliary disease in patients with postoperative anatomy had been widely acknowledged and accepted. However, some technical difficulties yet remained. In an attempt to solve these problems, the new short-type DBE (N-short DBE) was uniquely designed for therapeutic endoscopic retrograde cholangiography (ERC) in postoperative patients. The aim of this study was to evaluate the usefulness of N-short DBE for ERC in postoperative patients. METHODS From August 2015 to April 2016, ERC using N-short DBE (DB-ERC) was performed in 100 postoperative patients (112 procedures). We retrospectively studied the success rate of reaching the blind end, the median time to reach the blind end, the diagnostic success rate, the therapeutic success rate, the median time to complete ERC-related interventions, the overall success rate, the median time to complete DB-ERC, and adverse events. RESULTS The success rate of reaching the blind end was 99.1%. The median time to reach the blind end was 10 min (interquartile range [IQR], 6-19 min). The diagnostic success rate was 98.2%. The therapeutic success rate was 100%. The median time to complete ERC-related interventions was 36 min (IQR, 22-62 min). The overall DB-ERC success rate was 97.3%. The median time to complete DB-ERC was 54 min (IQR, 37-73 min). The occurrence of adverse events was 2.7%. CONCLUSIONS The N-short DBE for ERC in postoperative patients is useful and safe. DB-ERC is promising therapeutic modality in such patients and should be selected as the first-line policy.
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- Masaaki Shimatani
- Third Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Kansai Medical University, Osaka, Japan
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- Third Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Kansai Medical University, Osaka, Japan
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- Third Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Kansai Medical University, Osaka, Japan
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- Third Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Kansai Medical University, Osaka, Japan
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- Third Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Kansai Medical University, Osaka, Japan
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- Third Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Kansai Medical University, Osaka, Japan
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- Third Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Kansai Medical University, Osaka, Japan
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- Third Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Kansai Medical University, Osaka, Japan
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- Third Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Kansai Medical University, Osaka, Japan
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- Third Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Kansai Medical University, Osaka, Japan
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- Third Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Kansai Medical University, Osaka, Japan
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Short- and Long-Term Outcome of Balloon Dilatation of Benign Biliary Strictures. IRANIAN JOURNAL OF RADIOLOGY 2016. [DOI: 10.5812/iranjradiol.21617] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Mullan D, Uberoi R. The obstructed afferent loop: Percutaneous options. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GASTROINTESTINAL INTERVENTION 2016. [DOI: 10.18528/gii160019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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- Damian Mullan
- Department of Interventional Radiology, The Christie Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust, Oxford, UK
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Shin M, Joh JW. Advances in endoscopic management of biliary complications after living donor liver transplantation: Comprehensive review of the literature. World J Gastroenterol 2016; 22:6173-6191. [PMID: 27468208 PMCID: PMC4945977 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v22.i27.6173] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2016] [Revised: 05/25/2016] [Accepted: 06/29/2016] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Apart from noticeable improvements in surgical techniques and immunosuppressive agents, biliary complications remain the major causes of morbidity and mortality after living donor liver transplantation (LDLT). Bile leakage and stricture are the predominant complications. The reported incidence of biliary complications is 15%-40%, and these are known to occur more frequently in living donors than in deceased donors. Despite the absence of a confirmed therapeutic algorithm, many approaches have been used for treatment, including surgical, endoscopic, and percutaneous transhepatic techniques. In recent years, nonsurgical approaches have largely replaced reoperation. Among these, the endoscopic approach is currently the preferred initial treatment for patients who undergo duct-to-duct biliary reconstruction. Previously, endoscopic management was achieved most optimally through balloon dilatation and single or multiple stents placement. Recently, there have been significant developments in endoscopic devices, such as novel biliary stents, as well as advances in endoscopic technologies, including deep enteroscopy, the rendezvous technique, magnetic compression anastomosis, and direct cholangioscopy. These developments have resulted in almost all patients being managed by the endoscopic approach. Multiple recent publications suggest superior long-term results, with overall success rates ranging from 58% to 75%. This article summarizes the advances in endoscopic management of patients with biliary complications after LDLT.
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Lee ES, Han JK, Baek JH, Suh SW, Joo I, Yi NJ, Lee KW, Suh KS. Long-Term Efficacy of Percutaneous Internal Plastic Stent Placement for Non-anastomotic Biliary Stenosis After Liver Transplantation. Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol 2016; 39:909-15. [PMID: 26817760 DOI: 10.1007/s00270-016-1297-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2015] [Accepted: 01/10/2016] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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PURPOSE We aimed to evaluate the long-term efficacy of percutaneous management of non-anastomotic biliary stenosis after liver transplantation, using plastic internal biliary stents. MATERIALS AND METHODS This study included 35 cases (28 men, 7 women; mean age: 52.09 ± 8.13 years, range 34-68) in 33 patients who needed repeated interventional procedures because of biliary strictures. After classification of the biliary strictures, we inserted percutaneous biliary plastic stents through the T-tube or percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage tracts. Stents were exchanged according to percutaneous methods at regular 2- to 6-month intervals. The stents were removed if the condition improved, as observed on cholangiogram as well as based on clinical findings. The median patient follow-up period after initial diagnosis and treatment was 6.04 years (range 0.29-9.95 years). We assessed treatment success rate and patient and graft survival times. RESULTS During the follow-up period, 14 patients (14/33, 42.42 %) were successfully treated and were tube-free. The median tube-free time, time without a stent, was 4.13 years (range 1.00-9.01). In contrast, internal plastic stents remained in 9 patients (9/33, 27.27 %) until the last follow-up. These patients had acceptable hepatic function. Among the remaining 10 patients, 3 (3/33, 9.09 %) were lost to regular follow-up and the other 7 (7/33, 21.21 %) patients died. The overall graft loss rate was 20.0 % (7/35). The median time from initial treatment to graft loss was 1.84 years (range 0.42-4.25). CONCLUSIONS Percutaneous plastic stents placement is technically feasible and clinically useful in patients with multiple biliary stenoses following liver transplantation.
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- Eun Sun Lee
- Department of Radiology, Seoul National University Hospital, 101 Daehak-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, 110-744, Korea.,Department of Radiology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, 103 Daehak-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, 110-799, Korea.,Department of Radiology, Chung-Ang University Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Radiology, Seoul National University Hospital, 101 Daehak-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, 110-744, Korea. .,Department of Radiology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, 103 Daehak-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, 110-799, Korea. .,Institute of Radiation Medicine, Seoul National University Medical Research Center, 103 Daehak-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, 110-799, Korea.
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- Department of Radiology, Seoul National University Hospital, 101 Daehak-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, 110-744, Korea.,Department of Radiology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, 103 Daehak-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, 110-799, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Chung-Ang University Hospital, Seoul, Korea.,Department of Surgery, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Radiology, Seoul National University Hospital, 101 Daehak-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, 110-744, Korea.,Department of Radiology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, 103 Daehak-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, 110-799, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Korea.,Department of Surgery, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Korea.,Department of Surgery, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Korea.,Department of Surgery, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Section 11. Radiological intervention approaches to biliary complications after living donor liver transplantation. Transplantation 2014; 97 Suppl 8:S43-6. [PMID: 24849833 DOI: 10.1097/01.tp.0000446275.51428.65] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Although endoscopic treatment has become the first choice to treat biliary complications, percutaneous transhepatic treatment still has important roles to treat biliary stricture or leak after living donor liver transplantation. This study reviewed a total of 527 recipients who had undergone percutaneous transhepatic treatment to treat biliary stricture (n=498) and leaks (n=29). Percutaneous transhepatic treatment included percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage, perihepatic biloma drainage, balloon dilation of biliary stricture, and drainage catheter interposition or retrievable covered stent placement across a stricture or leak segment. Clinical success was achieved in 440 (88.4%) recipients with biliary stricture and 19 (65.5%) recipients with bile leaks. Percutaneous transhepatic treatment seems to be an effective alternative for treating biliary complications resistant to or inaccessible by endoscopic treatment.
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Qin Z, Linghu EQ. New endoscopic classification system for biliary stricture after liver transplantation. J Int Med Res 2014; 42:566-71. [PMID: 24573973 DOI: 10.1177/0300060513507761] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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AIM A new classification system for biliary stricture (BS) after liver transplantation (LT) is proposed, aiming to standardize endoscopic treatment for this condition. METHODS Data were retrospectively collected from patients who had undergone endoscopic retrograde cholangiography after LT, and who provided endoscopy images clear enough to reveal the biliary system. Images were classified separately by two endoscopists, who discussed and resolved any disputed findings. From these images, a new classification system is proposed (Ling classification): type A, normal biliary structure; type B, anastomotic stricture and normal intrahepatic biliary structure; type C, narrow and stiff intrahepatic biliary structure or beaded intrahepatic biliary structure or intrahepatic biliary cast without anastomotic stricture; type D, narrow and stiff intrahepatic biliary structure or beaded intrahepatic biliary structure or intrahepatic biliary cast with anastomotic stricture. RESULTS Analysis involved 93 patients: 76 men and 17 women, median age 54 years (range, 12-69 years). Type B was the most commonly observed BS after LT, accounting for 44 cases (47.3%). Type A, the least commonly observed type, accounted for nine (9.7%), type C for 22 (23.7%) and type D for 18 (19.3%) cases. CONCLUSION A new endoscopic classification system for BS after LT is proposed, to help determine the most appropriate treatment for patients with each type of stricture.
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- Zhichu Qin
- Department of Gastroenterology, People's Liberation Army General Hospital, Beijing, China
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Janssen JJ, van Delden OM, van Lienden KP, Rauws EAJ, Busch ORC, van Gulik TM, Gouma DJ, Laméris JS. Percutaneous balloon dilatation and long-term drainage as treatment of anastomotic and nonanastomotic benign biliary strictures. Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol 2014; 37:1559-67. [PMID: 24452320 DOI: 10.1007/s00270-014-0836-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2013] [Accepted: 12/27/2013] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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PURPOSE This study was designed to determine the effectiveness of percutaneous balloon dilation and long-term drainage of postoperative benign biliary strictures. METHODS Medical records of patients with postoperative benign biliary strictures, in whom percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage (PTBD) and balloon dilation was performed between January 1999 and December 2011, were retrospectively reviewed. PTBD and balloon dilation (4-10 mm) were followed by placement of internal-external biliary drainage catheters (8.5-12 F). Patients were scheduled for elective tube changes, if necessary combined with repeated balloon dilation of the stenosis, at 3-week intervals up to a minimum of 3 months. RESULTS Ninety-eight patients received a total of 134 treatments. The treatment was considered technically successful in 98.5%. Drainage catheters were left in with a median duration of 14 weeks. Complications occurred in 11 patients. In 13 patients, percutaneous treatment was converted to surgical intervention. Of 85 patients in whom percutaneous treatment was completed, 11.8% developed clinically relevant restenosis. Median follow-up was 35 months. Probability of patency at 1, 2, 5, and 10 years was 0.95, 0.92, 0.88, and 0.72, respectively. Overall, 76.5% had successful management with PTBD. Restenosis and treatment failure occurred more often in patients who underwent multiple treatments. Treatments failed more often in patients with multiple strictures. All blood markers of liver function significantly decreased to normal values. CONCLUSIONS Percutaneous balloon dilation and long-term drainage demonstrate good short- and long-term effectiveness as treatment for postoperative benign biliary strictures with an acceptably low complication rate and therefore are indicated as treatment of choice.
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- Jan Jaap Janssen
- Department of Radiology, Room G1-212, Academic Medical Center, Meibergdreef 9, 1105 AZ, Amsterdam, The Netherlands,
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Gwon DI, Ko GY, Ko HK, Yoon HK, Sung KB. Percutaneous transhepatic treatment using retrievable covered stents in patients with benign biliary strictures: mid-term outcomes in 68 patients. Dig Dis Sci 2013; 58:3270-9. [PMID: 23861111 DOI: 10.1007/s10620-013-2784-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2013] [Accepted: 06/28/2013] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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BACKGROUND Percutaneous balloon dilation of benign biliary stricture has been the most widely used alternative to endoscopic treatment; however, the rate of recurrence has varied from 15 to 44 %. Recently, several investigators have reported that percutaneous transhepatic placement of retrievable covered stents is feasible for the treatment of benign biliary strictures. However, these studies had only a small number of patients and had short follow-up periods. AIM The purpose of this study was to investigate the mid-term outcomes of a retrievable covered stent for treatment of benign biliary strictures. METHODS We retrospectively assessed 68 patients who underwent percutaneous transhepatic placement and removal of a retrievable covered stent between March 2007 and November 2012, for treatment of benign biliary strictures. Forty-two patients had not previously undergone interventional treatment, whereas 26 had recurrent or refractory strictures despite previous percutaneous procedures. RESULTS Placement of the retrievable covered stents was technically successful in all patients. Stent migration occurred in 11 (16.2 %) patients. The mean indwelling period of drainage catheter and stent were 5.8 months (range, 3-22.5 months) and 3 months (range, 2-6.5 months), respectively. Clinical success was achieved in 59 (86.8 %) patients. During the mean follow-up of 36 months (range, 8.5-65 months), 12 (20 %) of 60 patients had recurrence of clinically significant strictures. The primary patency rates at 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 years were 91, 89, 76, 68, and 68 %, respectively. CONCLUSION Mid-term outcomes suggested that percutaneous treatment of benign biliary strictures using a retrievable covered stent was a clinically effective method.
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- Dong Il Gwon
- Department of Radiology, Research Institute of Radiology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, 86, Asanbyeongwon-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul, 138-736, Korea,
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Krokidis M, Orgera G, Rossi M, Matteoli M, Hatzidakis A. Interventional radiology in the management of benign biliary stenoses, biliary leaks and fistulas: a pictorial review. Insights Imaging 2012. [PMID: 23180415 PMCID: PMC3579997 DOI: 10.1007/s13244-012-0200-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2023] Open
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Background Benign biliary postoperative stenoses and biliary leaks and fistulas usually occur due to injury after laparoscopic cholecystectomy, gastric or hepatic resection, bilio-enteric anastomoses and after liver transplantation. In most of the cases a new surgical intervention is not possible and the percutaneous trans-hepatic approach is of paramount importance in the diagnosis and treatment of the problem. This review aims to highlight the spectrum of percutaneous cholangiographic findings and methods of treatment of postoperative benign biliary stenoses and biliary leaks and fistulas. In the case of stenosis, dilation of the narrow tract is the usually the first approach, whereas in the case of leaks and fistulas bile diversion with drainage is usually attempted in order to seal the fistulous tract. However, a great variety of combination of materials and techniques may be used on a “case-by case” approach Methods A selection of cases of benign biliary postoperative stenoses and biliary leaks and fistulas that were managed percutaneously are presented and the most common lines of approach are discussed. Conclusion The imaging spectrum of percutaneous treatment of benign biliary postoperative stenoses and biliary leaks and fistulas is presented in order to aid interpretation and management with image guided procedures. Teaching Points • Treatment of benign biliary stenosis is performed with cholangioplasty and stents. • The main goal of fistula treatment is to divert the bile away from the site of bile wall defect. • Drain collection and tract embolisation are the other options for bile leak percutaneous treatment.
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- Miltiadis Krokidis
- Department of Radiology, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Trust, Hills Road, Box 218, Cambridge, CB2 0QQ, UK,
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Kim JH, Gwon DI, Ko GY, Sung KB, Lee SK, Yoon HK, Shin JH, Song HY. Temporary Placement of Retrievable Fully Covered Metallic Stents versus Percutaneous Balloon Dilation in the Treatment of Benign Biliary Strictures. J Vasc Interv Radiol 2011; 22:893-9. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jvir.2011.02.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2010] [Revised: 02/05/2011] [Accepted: 02/09/2011] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Khalaf H, Alawi K, Alsuhaibani H, Hegab B, Kamel Y, Azzam A, Albahili H, Alsofayan M, Al Sebayel M. Surgical management of biliary complications following living donor liver transplantation. Clin Transplant 2011; 25:504-10. [PMID: 21070364 DOI: 10.1111/j.1399-0012.2010.01338.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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BACKGROUND Biliary complications (BC) account for much of the morbidities seen after living donor liver transplantation (LDLT). Surgical reconstruction might be necessary after the failure of endoscopic or percutaneous procedures. METHODS Between November 2002 and December 2009, a total of 76 LDLTs were performed. Six patients were excluded from statistical analysis because of early graft or patient loss. RESULTS Of 70, 26 (37.1%) developed BC; 12 (46.2%) were successfully managed by non-surgical procedures, three (11.5%) died from BC-related sepsis, one (3.8%) died from BC-unrelated causes, and 10 (38.5%) underwent surgical reconstruction. Of those 10, four patients had single duct reconstruction, five patients had double ducts reconstruction, and reconstruction was abandoned in one patient because of hepatic artery thrombosis. After a median follow-up period of 4.5 yr (0.1-6), seven (70%) remained well with no recurrent biliary problems, and three (30%) had recurrent BCs that were managed either conservatively or by retransplantation. Patients who underwent surgical reconstruction had significantly fewer hospital admissions, less need for invasive procedures, and shorter cumulative hospital stay (p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS In our experience, BCs after LDLT were frequently resistant to non-surgical procedures. Surgical reconstruction is associated with fewer hospital admissions and less need for invasive procedures leading to reduced resources utilization.
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- Hatem Khalaf
- Department of Liver Transplantation and Hepatobiliary-Pancreatic Surgery, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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Incidence of cholangitis and sepsis associated with percutaneous transhepatic biliary drain cholangiography and exchange: a comparison between liver transplant and native liver patients. AJR Am J Roentgenol 2011; 196:W73-7. [PMID: 21178036 DOI: 10.2214/ajr.09.3925] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The purpose of our study was to determine the rate of sepsis and cholangitis associated with percutaneous biliary drain cholangiography and subsequent drain exchanges and to compare the incidence of these complications between patients with liver transplants and those with native livers. MATERIALS AND METHODS A retrospective review of 154 consecutive patients (100 with liver transplants and 54 with native livers) who underwent a total of 910 percutaneous biliary drain cholangiography examinations and exchanges (January 2005 to July 2008) was performed. Cholangitis was defined as fever (> 38.5°C) within 24 hours after the intervention, and sepsis included cholangitis in addition to hemodynamic instability. RESULTS The overall incidence of cholangitis and sepsis after percutaneous biliary drain exchanges was 2.1% (n = 19/910 exchanges) and 0.4% (n = 4/910 exchanges), respectively. There was no statistically significant difference in complications between liver transplant patients versus nontransplant patients (p = 0.34 for cholangitis and p = 1.00 for sepsis). The mean hospital stay due to postprocedural complications was 2.4 days for observation and supportive treatment. None of these patients required an intensive care stay. Mean percutaneous biliary drain dwell time in liver transplant and nontransplant patients was 6.2 and 1.5 months, respectively. Transplant patients were significantly younger (54 versus 67 years; p << 0.05), male predominant (70% vs 52%, p = 0.035), and had more severe liver disease (12.2 vs 8.0 Model for End-Stage Liver Disease [MELD] scores; p << 0.05). CONCLUSION Percutaneous biliary drain cholangiography and exchange is associated with a low rate of postprocedure cholangitis and sepsis. These complications require brief hospitalizations. Liver transplant patients do not have an increased risk of complications despite higher MELD scores and longer intubation periods.
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Gwon DI, Sung KB, Ko GY, Yoon HK, Lee SG. Dual catheter placement technique for treatment of biliary anastomotic strictures after liver transplantation. Liver Transpl 2011; 17:159-66. [PMID: 21280189 DOI: 10.1002/lt.22206] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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The purpose of this study was to evaluate the results of percutaneous transhepatic management of anastomotic biliary strictures using the dual catheter placement technique (2 drainage catheters inserted via single percutaneous tract). The protocol of this retrospective study was approved by the institutional review board of our institution and written informed consent was waived. Percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage and subsequent balloon dilation of anastomotic strictures were performed in 79 patients. Serial exchanges of drainage via catheter with larger diameters up to 14-French were performed at 1-month intervals followed by 3 exchanges of dual catheters at 2 month intervals. Drainage catheters were removed when follow-up cholangiography revealed improved strictures without recurrence of symptoms or elevation of biochemical findings. Technical success was achieved in all 79 (100%) patients after percutaneous transhepatic treatment. The mean period of dual catheter placement was 6.5 ± 1.1 months (range, 5.5-14.2 months). Clinical success was achieved in 78 (98.7%) of 79 patients and drainage catheters were removed 23.8 ± 8.8 months (range, 11.4-43.3 months) after the initial percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage. Procedure-related complications occurred in 14 (17.8%) patients. During the mean follow-up period of 34.5 ± 3 months (range, 24.4-38.5 months) in the 78 patients, the primary patency rates were 96%, 92%, and 91% at 1, 2, and 3 years, respectively. Seven (9%) of the 78 patients experienced recurrent symptoms at a mean of 15.4 ± 8.9 months (range, 6.1-26.2 months) after catheter removal. In conclusion, the dual catheter placement technique seems to be an easy, safe, and effective method with an acceptable catheter intervention period for the treatment of anastomotic strictures following LDLT.
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- Dong Il Gwon
- Department of Radiology and Research Institute of Radiology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Kim TH, Lee SK, Han JH, Park DH, Lee SS, Seo DW, Kim MH, Song GW, Ha TY, Kim KH, Hwang S, Lee SG. The role of endoscopic retrograde cholangiography for biliary stricture after adult living donor liver transplantation: technical aspect and outcome. Scand J Gastroenterol 2011; 46:188-96. [PMID: 20955089 DOI: 10.3109/00365521.2010.522722] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Biliary strictures, occurring after living donor liver transplantation (LDLT) with duct-to-duct biliary reconstruction, are usually treated by endoscopic retrograde cholangiography (ERC); nevertheless, its therapeutic value is still under evaluation. The aim of this study was to describe technical aspects of ERC in treating biliary strictures and evaluate their outcomes. MATERIAL AND METHODS A total of 147 patients who underwent ERC for biliary strictures distal to left and right main hepatic ducts occurring after LDLT performed between January 2004 and March 2007 were retrospectively analyzed. Biliary strictures were treated by both balloon dilation and stenting in consecutive ERC sessions. Then, we evaluated immediate and final endoscopic success rates. RESULTS Immediate endoscopic success was achieved in 82/147 (55.8%) patients and final endoscopic success in 52/141 (36.9%). An average of 6.3 endoscopic sessions and 12.7 months were required to achieve final endoscopic success. ERC-related complications including death in one patient occurred in about 7.2%. Mean recurrence-free period after final endoscopic success was 21.5 months, with six (11.5%) patients having a relapse of biliary strictures. Final endoscopic success group compared with failure group showed significantly later occurrence of biliary strictures after LDLT. CONCLUSIONS Achieving final endoscopic success using ERC alone for treating post-LDLT biliary strictures distal to left and right main hepatic ducts is rather difficult, although outcomes are improving with time. Strategies are thought to be needed to improve outcomes such as technical/instrumental improvement.
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- Tae Hyup Kim
- Department of Health Medicine, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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Kim J, Ko GY, Sung KB, Gwon DI, Lee SG, Kim KM, Kim KA, Yoon HK. Percutaneously placed covered retrievable stents for the treatment of biliary anastomotic strictures following living donor liver transplantation. Liver Transpl 2010; 16:1410-20. [PMID: 21117251 DOI: 10.1002/lt.22173] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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This study evaluated the feasibility and efficacy of covered retrievable stent placement compared with drainage catheter placement for treating biliary anastomotic strictures following living donor liver transplantation (LDLT). In 39 of 59 patients who underwent LDLT, balloon dilation of strictures and subsequent interposition of 14-French indwelling catheters were performed (group 1), whereas in 20 patients, 29 covered retrievable stents were percutaneously placed (group 2). The drainage catheters were positioned above the stricture after at least 12 weeks of internal drainage or following stent removal after at least 8 weeks of stent placement. The drainage catheters were removed when the follow-up cholangiogram revealed free passage of contrast media. In the presence of residual stricture, either of the following was performed: (1) balloon dilation of the stricture and replacement of the indwelling catheter or (2) placement of another covered retrievable stent for at least 12 weeks. Technical success was achieved in all recipients. Clinical success was higher in group 1 (95%) than in group 2 (70%) (P = 0.005), whereas the duration of treatment was significantly shorter in group 2 (197 ± 89 days) than in group 1 (278 ± 115 days) (P = 0.018). All stents were successfully removed at a median of 14 weeks after placement, except for 1 patient in whom early stent removal was inevitable and a second patient in whom the stent migrated completely. Stent migration rate was 24% (7 of 29 stents). In conclusion, treatment of biliary anastomotic strictures following LDLT is feasible using covered retrievable stents and has an acceptable clinical success rate with shorter treatment duration.
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- Jinoo Kim
- University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Asan Medical Center, Radiology and Research Institute of Radiology, Seoul, Korea
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Soin AS, Kumaran V, Rastogi AN, Mohanka R, Mehta N, Saigal S, Saraf N, Mohan N, Nundy S. Evolution of a reliable biliary reconstructive technique in 400 consecutive living donor liver transplants. J Am Coll Surg 2010; 211:24-32. [PMID: 20610245 DOI: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2010.02.048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2009] [Revised: 02/12/2010] [Accepted: 02/16/2010] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Biliary complications (BCs) are a major cause of morbidity and mortality after living donor liver transplantation (LDLT). They occur because the graft hepatic ducts are often small, thin walled, multiple, and may become ischemic during transection. STUDY DESIGN Of the 460 LDLTs done at our center before November 2009, the first 402 partial liver grafts had at least 3 months of follow-up. In the first 158, conventional hepatic duct isolation was used in the donor (group C). In the last 244 cases, the complete hilar plate and Glissonian sheath approach (HPGS) was used (group H). We compared the incidence and outcomes of BCs in the 2 groups. RESULTS The rate of BC was significantly lower in group H (5.3%) than in group C (15.8%, p = 0.000). The incidence of early (within 3 months of transplant) BCs was similarly significantly lower in group H (3.3%) than in group C (13.2%, P=0.000). The incidence of late BCs in the 145 patients in group H who had completed at least 12 months of follow-up was 2.8%.The proportion of BCs needing surgical correction was much higher in group C (44%) than in group H (7.7%, p = 0.022). CONCLUSIONS By providing a graft with a well-vascularized hepatic duct or ducts with a sheath of supporting tissue that holds sutures well, the HPGS approach minimizes the incidence and severity of BCs in LDLT.
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- Arvinder Singh Soin
- Department of Surgical Gastroenterology and Liver Transplantation, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi, India
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Wang AY, Sauer BG, Behm BW, Ramanath M, Cox DG, Ellen KL, Shami VM, Kahaleh M. Single-balloon enteroscopy effectively enables diagnostic and therapeutic retrograde cholangiography in patients with surgically altered anatomy. Gastrointest Endosc 2010; 71:641-9. [PMID: 20189529 DOI: 10.1016/j.gie.2009.10.051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 109] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2009] [Accepted: 10/30/2009] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND In patients with surgically altered anatomy, ERCP is often unsuccessful. Single-balloon enteroscopy (SBE) enables deep intubation of the small bowel, permitting diagnostic and therapeutic ERCP in this subset of patients. OBJECTIVE To determine the effectiveness of SBE in performing endoscopic retrograde cholangiography (ERC) in patients with surgically altered anatomy. DESIGN Case series. SETTING Large quaternary-care center. PATIENTS Thirteen patients (11 women) underwent 16 SBE procedures with ERCP. Patient anatomy consisted of Whipple (n = 3), hepaticojejunostomy (n = 3), Billroth II (n = 1), and Roux-en-Y (n = 9). INTERVENTIONS Patients with surgically altered anatomy in whom standard ERCP techniques had failed or were not possible underwent ERC by using SBE with initial therapeutic intent. MAIN OUTCOME MEASUREMENTS Success rates of diagnostic ERC and therapeutic ERC in those patients who required biliary intervention. Procedure-related complications were also assessed. RESULTS Diagnostic ERC was successful 12 (92.3%) of 13 patients and in 13 (81.3%) of 16 cases. Therapeutic ERC was required in 10 patients in whom diagnostic ERC was first accomplished, and therapeutic ERC was successful in 9 (90%) of 10 patients. Biliary interventions included balloon dilation (n = 4), stone extraction (n = 2), sphincterotomy (n = 4), removal of a surgically placed stent (n = 3), and stenting (n = 2). Two patients developed pancreatitis after therapeutic ERC. Median follow-up was 53 days (range 22-522 days). Overall procedural success in an intent-to-treat analysis by case was 75%. LIMITATION Single-center experience. CONCLUSION SBE enables diagnostic and therapeutic ERC in most patients with altered anatomy. SBE-assisted therapeutic ERC may be associated with an increased risk of pancreatitis. Improvement of the available equipment is necessary to perform more efficient and effective biliary interventions.
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- Andrew Y Wang
- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine, University of Virginia Health System, Charlottesville, Virginia 22908, USA
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Hung HH, Chen TS, Tseng HS, Hsia CY, Liu CS, Lin HC, Loong CC. Percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography and drainage is an effective rescue therapy for biliary complications in liver transplant recipients who fail endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography. J Chin Med Assoc 2009; 72:395-401. [PMID: 19686994 DOI: 10.1016/s1726-4901(09)70395-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND We attempted to evaluate both the factors that predispose a patient to biliary complications after liver transplantation and the results of percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography and drainage (PTCD) for the management of those complications. METHODS This study retrospectively reviewed the cases of 81 patients who received liver transplants at Taipei Veterans General Hospital between February 2003 and June 2008. Biliary complications were diagnosed on the basis of clinical findings, laboratory data, and the results of imaging studies. RESULTS A total of 18 patients (22.2%) developed biliary complications, and living donor liver transplantation (LDLT) was a significant risk factor (p = 0.035), compared to cadaveric liver transplantation. Eight patients with biliary complications received PTCD as the first treatment modality and 6 had successful results. An additional 10 patients received endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) initially, but only 2 patients were effectively managed. One patient received conservative treatment after ERCP failure. One patient died from sepsis after ERCP. The remaining 6 patients with failed ERCP were successfully managed with PTCD. The overall mortality rate in these patients with biliary complications was 16.7%. No significant prognostic predictors were identified, including age, sex, biochemical data, and model for end-stage liver disease scores. CONCLUSION Biochemical markers cannot predict biliary complications preoperatively. LDLT increases the risk of biliary complications. PTCD is an effective rescue therapy when ERCP fails.
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- Hung-Hsu Hung
- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, and National Yang-Ming University School of Medicine, Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C
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