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Takimoto A, Fumino S, Iguchi M, Takemoto M, Takayama S, Kim K, Higashi M, Aoi S. Current treatment strategies for postoperative intrahepatic bile duct stones in congenital biliary dilatation: a single center retrospective study. BMC Pediatr 2022; 22:695. [PMID: 36463156 PMCID: PMC9719252 DOI: 10.1186/s12887-022-03759-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2022] [Accepted: 11/18/2022] [Indexed: 12/05/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Intrahepatic bile duct (IHBD) stones are one of the most common late complications of Roux-en-Y hepaticojejunostomy for congenital biliary dilatation (CBD). We report the current treatment strategies for IHBD stones and their outcomes in our institute. METHODS Between 1983 and 2021, 117 patients with CBD were surgically treated in our institute. Our treatment strategies included oral ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA), double-balloon endoscopic retrograde cholangiography (DB-ERC), percutaneous cholangio-drainage (PTCD), and open surgery. A retrospective study was conducted using medical charts. RESULTS Postoperative IHBD stones were identified in 12 of 117 patients with CBD (10.2%). Five patients received UDCA, and small stones were successfully resolved in two cases. DB-ERC was performed eight times in five patients, but the endoscope could not reach the porta hepatis due to a long jejunal loop in two of five patients. One patient presented with severe acute pancreatitis induced by prolonged DB-ERC. PTCD was performed in three patients, two of whom finally underwent open surgery due to unsuccessful lithotomy. Open surgery was eventually performed in three patients. Lithotomy was performed in one patient; lithotomy with strictureplasty was performed in another patient. The other patient was diagnosed with intrahepatic cholelithiasis with adenocarcinoma. He underwent left lobectomy and died of carcinomatous peritonitis. CONCLUSIONS Oral UDCA may be effective for small stones. Although DB-ERC should be considered as a first-line interventional therapy for lithotomy, it may not be feasible due to a long jejunal loop, and pancreatitis may occur. Long-term follow-up and early detection and treatment for IHBD stones may yield a good prognosis.
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- Atsuro Takimoto
- grid.272458.e0000 0001 0667 4960Department of Pediatric Surgery, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, 465 Kawaramachi-Hirokoji, Kamigyo-ku 602-8566 Kyoto, Japan
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- grid.272458.e0000 0001 0667 4960Department of Pediatric Surgery, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, 465 Kawaramachi-Hirokoji, Kamigyo-ku 602-8566 Kyoto, Japan
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- grid.272458.e0000 0001 0667 4960Department of Pediatric Surgery, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, 465 Kawaramachi-Hirokoji, Kamigyo-ku 602-8566 Kyoto, Japan
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- grid.272458.e0000 0001 0667 4960Department of Pediatric Surgery, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, 465 Kawaramachi-Hirokoji, Kamigyo-ku 602-8566 Kyoto, Japan
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- grid.272458.e0000 0001 0667 4960Department of Pediatric Surgery, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, 465 Kawaramachi-Hirokoji, Kamigyo-ku 602-8566 Kyoto, Japan
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- grid.272458.e0000 0001 0667 4960Department of Pediatric Surgery, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, 465 Kawaramachi-Hirokoji, Kamigyo-ku 602-8566 Kyoto, Japan
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- grid.272458.e0000 0001 0667 4960Department of Pediatric Surgery, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, 465 Kawaramachi-Hirokoji, Kamigyo-ku 602-8566 Kyoto, Japan
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- grid.272458.e0000 0001 0667 4960Department of Pediatric Surgery, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, 465 Kawaramachi-Hirokoji, Kamigyo-ku 602-8566 Kyoto, Japan
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Percutaneous transhepatic holmium laser lithotripsy for cholelithiasis and balloon dilation for common bile duct stone removal. Radiol Case Rep 2022; 17:2506-2509. [PMID: 35601391 PMCID: PMC9114155 DOI: 10.1016/j.radcr.2022.04.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2022] [Accepted: 04/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Biliary lithiasis is common in clinical practice. We present the case of a 53-year-old man referred to our hospital with a history of biliary lithiasis. Abdominal magnetic resonance imaging revealed gallbladder stones and common bile duct stones. To avoid surgery, we opted to apply percutaneous transhepatic techniques to clear gallbladder and bile duct stones. This study reports our experience using these techniques, including percutaneous transhepatic holmium laser lithotripsy for cholelithiasis combined with balloon dilation to remove common bile duct stones and avoid open surgery.
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Binh NT, Dung LV, My TTT, Duc NM. Percutaneous Transhepatic Holmium Laser Lithotripsy for Giant Biliary Stones. J Clin Imaging Sci 2021; 11:55. [PMID: 34754595 PMCID: PMC8571195 DOI: 10.25259/jcis_179_2021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2021] [Accepted: 10/12/2021] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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This case report describes a young female patient with a history of surgery to treat choledochal cyst since childhood who was admitted to our hospital with cholangitis. An imaging examination revealed giant stones that almost completely filled the intrahepatic biliary tract. The patient underwent percutaneous transhepatic lithotripsy using a holmium laser. After the lithotripsy, cholangiography showed no residual stones. The patient displayed clinical improvement and was discharged after 14 days in the hospital. This case serves as a reminder of gallstone complications that can occur subsequent to choledochal cyst surgery with biliary-enteric anastomosis and emphasizes many outstanding advantages of percutaneous transhepatic lithotripsy compared with classical surgery.
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- Nguyen Thai Binh
- Department of Radiology, Ha Noi Medical University Hospital, Ha Noi, Viet Nam.,Department of Radiology, Ha Noi Medical University, Ha Noi, Viet Nam
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- Department of Radiology, Ha Noi Medical University Hospital, Ha Noi, Viet Nam
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- Department of Radiology, Ha Noi Medical University, Ha Noi, Viet Nam
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- Department of Radiology, Ha Noi Medical University, Ha Noi, Viet Nam.,Department of Radiology, Pham Ngoc Thach University of Medicine, Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam.,Department of Radiology, Children's Hospital 2, Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam
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Review of the Endoscopic, Surgical and Radiological Techniques of Treating Choledocholithiasis in Bariatric Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Patients and Proposed Management Algorithm. Obes Surg 2021; 31:4993-5004. [PMID: 34350533 DOI: 10.1007/s11695-021-05627-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2021] [Revised: 07/17/2021] [Accepted: 07/22/2021] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Choledocholithiasis in post-surgical bariatric Roux-en-Y gastric bypass patients presents a significant challenge secondary to altered anatomy. We aim to review the existing management options including either endoscopic, surgical, percutaneous or hybrid means. Current literature suggests reasonably successful cannulation rates for single- or double-balloon ERCP ranging from 50 to 70% and 63-83%, respectively. The hybrid technique of laparoscopic transgastric ERCP has gained popularity with success rates ranging from 90 to 100%. Conventional laparoscopic techniques like transcystic duct and transcholedochal bile duct exploration are still useful options (i.e. high success rates of 81-100% and 83-96%, respectively). The role of percutaneous transhepatic choledochography remains limited although it can help with rapid bile duct decompression. If feasible, treatment pathways should progress from least to more invasive options as required.
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Dioscoridi L, Forti E, Pugliese F, Cintolo M, Bonato G, Aprile F, Renga A, Mutignani M. Endoscopic intraductal lithotripsy of biliary stones using thulium laser: preliminary results of a single-center experience. Lasers Med Sci 2021; 37:1361-1364. [PMID: 34308504 DOI: 10.1007/s10103-021-03382-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2021] [Accepted: 07/16/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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- Lorenzo Dioscoridi
- Digestive Endoscopy Unit, ASST Niguarda, Piazza dell'Ospedale Maggiore 1, 20162, Milan, Italy.
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- Digestive Endoscopy Unit, ASST Niguarda, Piazza dell'Ospedale Maggiore 1, 20162, Milan, Italy
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- Digestive Endoscopy Unit, ASST Niguarda, Piazza dell'Ospedale Maggiore 1, 20162, Milan, Italy
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- Digestive Endoscopy Unit, ASST Niguarda, Piazza dell'Ospedale Maggiore 1, 20162, Milan, Italy
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- Digestive Endoscopy Unit, ASST Niguarda, Piazza dell'Ospedale Maggiore 1, 20162, Milan, Italy
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- Digestive Endoscopy Unit, ASST Niguarda, Piazza dell'Ospedale Maggiore 1, 20162, Milan, Italy
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- Digestive Endoscopy Unit, ASST Niguarda, Piazza dell'Ospedale Maggiore 1, 20162, Milan, Italy
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- Digestive Endoscopy Unit, ASST Niguarda, Piazza dell'Ospedale Maggiore 1, 20162, Milan, Italy
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Indu J, Kheda VA, Bolbandi D, Govil S, Bhat R. Percutaneous Transhepatic Laser Lithotripsy for Biliary Stones in Patients with Altered Biliary Anatomy. JOURNAL OF CLINICAL INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY ISVIR 2021. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1728985] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022] Open
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AbstractEndoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is the current treatment of choice in bile duct stones. Several factors such as variant anatomy of ampulla and surgical procedures like hepaticojejunostomy limit the success of ERCP in treating bile duct stones. Percutaneous transhepatic laser lithotripsy using interventional radiologic and endourologic techniques, which is uncommon, is a reasonable treatment option in such difficult cases. It is a minimally invasive, safe procedure accompanied by a high success rate, minimal morbidity, and a short hospital stay. We report our technique and experience in a series of three patients who underwent percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage (PTBD) followed by percutaneous transhepatic laser lithotripsy in an attempt to avoid open surgery when ERCP was technically difficult.
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- Jacob Indu
- Department of Interventional Radiology, Apollo Hospital, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, Apollo Hospital, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Urology, Apollo Hospital, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery and Liver Transplantation, Apollo Hospital, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Apollo Hospital, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
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Ierardi AM, Rodà GM, Di Meglio L, Pellegrino G, Cantù P, Dondossola D, Rossi G, Carrafiello G. Percutaneous Transhepatic Electrohydraulic Lithotripsy for the Treatment of Difficult Bile Stones. J Clin Med 2021; 10:1372. [PMID: 33805334 PMCID: PMC8037114 DOI: 10.3390/jcm10071372] [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: 02/20/2021] [Revised: 03/15/2021] [Accepted: 03/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES To evaluate the efficacy and safety of percutaneous transhepatic lithotripsy (PTL) using an electro-hydraulic (EH) system for difficult bile stones. METHODS We retrospectively evaluated two patients with recurrent cholangitis, jaundice and fever for the presence of difficult bile stones, inaccessible by an endoscopic approach, treated with PTL. Both procedures were conducted using the same protocol, with two different accesses. The treatments were performed using a 10 Fr flexible choledoscopy SpyGlass DSTM for visualization and an EH system for lithotripsy. RESULTS Technical success, clinical success and complications were evaluated. The two procedures were successfully concluded in both patients without any residual stones in the biliary tree. For both patients, a short follow-up period of six months was available, during which they remained asymptomatic. Neither major nor minor complications were registered. CONCLUSION PTL was determined to be an effective and safe technique. This procedure allows a direct visualization of the stone, reducing fluoroscopy time and permitting a less invasive and less traumatic method for the percutaneous management of difficult bile stones. Advances in knowledge: The direct visualization, the high quality of the digital view, the adequate length of the device and the less traumatic approach of EH systems represent advantages compared with other available technologies.
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- Anna Maria Ierardi
- Radiology Department, Fondation IRCCS Cà Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Via Francesco Sforza, 35, 20122 Milan, Italy;
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- Postgraduation School in Radiodiagnostics, University of Milan, via Festa del Perdono, 20122 Milan, Italy; (G.M.R.); (L.D.M.); (G.P.)
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- Postgraduation School in Radiodiagnostics, University of Milan, via Festa del Perdono, 20122 Milan, Italy; (G.M.R.); (L.D.M.); (G.P.)
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- Postgraduation School in Radiodiagnostics, University of Milan, via Festa del Perdono, 20122 Milan, Italy; (G.M.R.); (L.D.M.); (G.P.)
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- Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Unit, Fondation IRCCS Cà Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Department of Pathophysiology and Transplantation, University of Milan Via F. Sforza 35, 20122 Milan, Italy;
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- General and Liver Transplant Surgery Unit, Fondation IRCCS Cà Granda, Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, 20122 Milan, Italy; (D.D.); (G.R.)
- Department of Pathophysiology and Transplantation, University of Milan, 20122 Milan, Italy
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- General and Liver Transplant Surgery Unit, Fondation IRCCS Cà Granda, Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, 20122 Milan, Italy; (D.D.); (G.R.)
- Department of Pathophysiology and Transplantation, University of Milan, 20122 Milan, Italy
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- Radiology Department, Fondation IRCCS Cà Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Via Francesco Sforza, 35, 20122 Milan, Italy;
- Department of Health Sciences, University of Milan, 20122 Milan, Italy
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Cholecystostomy as an Exclusive Access to Remove Cystic, Common Hepatic, and Common Bile Duct Stones. AJR Am J Roentgenol 2020; 215:1252-1256. [PMID: 32901566 DOI: 10.2214/ajr.19.22469] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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OBJECTIVE. The purpose of this article was to evaluate the feasibility and efficacy of percutaneous fluoroscopic-guided stone retrieval from the cystic duct and antegrade common bile duct (CBD) stone advancement into the duodenum exclusively through a cholecystostomy tube. MATERIALS AND METHODS. Twenty-one patients with acute cholecystitis and choledocholithiasis or an impacted cystic duct stone who underwent percutaneous cholecystostomy tube placement were retrospectively enrolled in this study. The patients had a contra-indication for cholecystectomy (17 patients because of comorbidities and one who declined surgery) or had failed endoscopic retrograde stone removal attempts (three patients). RESULTS. The 21 patients underwent subsequent percutaneous CBD (17 patients) and cystic duct (nine patients) stone removal on follow-up sessions through the percutaneous cholecystostomy track using moderate sedation. A total of 32 stone removal procedures were performed. Seventeen patients underwent balloon dilatation sphincterotomy, after which the CBD stones were pushed forward into the duodenum using a compliant balloon. Seven patients also had stone removal from the cystic duct by a stone retrieval basket. The primary technical success rate for removal of all CBD and cystic duct stones was 76%. The secondary technical success rate was 100%. The clinical success rate was 74%. All patients tolerated the procedures well without major complication. The clinical follow-up interval ranged from 2 to 2310 days (median, 30 days), with no incidence of postprocedural complications. CONCLUSION. Percutaneous transcholecystic common bile and cystic duct stone removal through an existing cholecystostomy access is a safe and effective procedure that is well tolerated.
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Muglia R, Lanza E, Poretti D, Colapietro F, Solbiati L, D'Antuono F, Gennaro N, Ceriani R, Pedicini V. Percutaneous transhepatic endoscopic lithotripsy of biliary stones with holmium laser for the treatment of recurrent cholangitis. Abdom Radiol (NY) 2020; 45:2561-2568. [PMID: 32367249 DOI: 10.1007/s00261-020-02554-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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PURPOSE To evaluate the efficacy and safety of percutaneous transhepatic endoscopic holmium laser biliary lithotripsy (PTBL) to treat recurrent cholangitis due to intra/extrahepatic stones, in patients not candidate for traditional endoscopic treatment. MATERIALS AND METHODS We retrospectively evaluated 28 patients (M:F = 19:9, mean age = 65 years, SD = 14) undergoing 43 PTBL for stone-related recurrent cholangitis from January 1, 2012 to January 31, 2019 in a single academic center. Data collected included demographics, location and number of stones, clinical success after one (primary) or more than one (secondary) PTBL, procedure time, duration of hospital stay, number of retreatments and post-procedural complications. Clinical success was defined as the resolution of cholangitis at 30-day follow-up. RESULTS PTBL were successful for 23/28 (82%) patients, 16 (57%) with one and 7 (88%) with repeat procedures. The remaining 5 (18%) patients were finally treated with surgery (3, 11%) or further antibiotics (2, 7%). PTBL were performed to treat intrahepatic stones (22 treatments, 51%), extrahepatic (14, 33%), and both intra/extrahepatic (7, 16%). One to three stones were found in 12/43 (28%) PTBL, more than three in 31/43 (72%). Single PTBL was performed in 20/28 (71%) patients, two in 3/28 (11%), three in 3/28 (11%), and four in 2/28 (7%). Median procedure duration was 115 (29-210, 95% CI 101-129) minutes; median hospital stay was 5.5 (2-42) days. The only major complication was the breakage of a guidewire tip, surgically retrieved; minor complications included one aspiration pneumonia and three instances of intrahepatic hemorrhage, treated conservatively. CONCLUSIONS PTBL was clinically successful in the 82% of patients not candidate for endoscopic treatment, with a low complication rate.
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- Riccardo Muglia
- Training School in Radiology, Humanitas University, Via Rita Levi Montalcini 4, 20090, Pieve Emanuele, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Humanitas Clinical and Research Center - IRCCS, Via A. Manzoni 56, 20089, Rozzano, Milan, Italy.
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Humanitas Clinical and Research Center - IRCCS, Via A. Manzoni 56, 20089, Rozzano, Milan, Italy
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- Training School in Internal Medicine, Humanitas University, Via Rita Levi Montalcini 4, 20090, Pieve Emanuele, Milan, Italy
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- Training School in Radiology, Humanitas University, Via Rita Levi Montalcini 4, 20090, Pieve Emanuele, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Humanitas Clinical and Research Center - IRCCS, Via A. Manzoni 56, 20089, Rozzano, Milan, Italy
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- Training School in Radiology, Humanitas University, Via Rita Levi Montalcini 4, 20090, Pieve Emanuele, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Humanitas Clinical and Research Center - IRCCS, Via A. Manzoni 56, 20089, Rozzano, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Humanitas Clinical and Research Center - IRCCS, Via A. Manzoni 56, 20089, Rozzano, Milan, Italy
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Lamanna A, Maingard J, Tai J, Ranatunga D, Goodwin M. Percutaneous transhepatic Laser lithotripsy for intrahepatic cholelithiasis. Diagn Interv Imaging 2019; 100:793-800. [DOI: 10.1016/j.diii.2019.05.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2019] [Revised: 05/18/2019] [Accepted: 05/22/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Lamanna A, Maingard J, Bates D, Ranatunga D, Goodwin M. Percutaneous transhepatic laser lithotripsy for intrahepatic cholelithiasis: A technical report. J Med Imaging Radiat Oncol 2019; 63:758-764. [PMID: 31545020 DOI: 10.1111/1754-9485.12952] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2019] [Accepted: 08/17/2019] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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Advances in interventional radiology have seen the adaptation of urological endoscopic laser techniques to treat biliary tract calculi. Percutaneous transhepatic biliary laser lithotripsy provides an effective alternative procedure for the management of intrahepatic or conventionally refractory choledocholithiasis which would otherwise require invasive and high-risk surgical intervention. Several small studies have validated the procedure for management in this subset of patients, with most achieving 100% calculi clearance with minimal complications. Most patients are suitable for percutaneous transhepatic biliary laser lithotripsy. Preprocedural imaging is useful for evaluating stone burden and planning percutaneous access. Holmium lasers are commonly used and act by vaporising water particles on and in the calculi, fragmenting the stone via thermal expansion. A series of catheters, wires, sheaths and dilators are used to allow introduction of the choledochoscope and laser so that calculi can be targeted. Percutaneous transhepatic biliary laser lithotripsy is often used in conjunction with balloon dredging and biliary stricture dilatation. Only experienced interventionalists should perform this procedure, and users should be aware of associated hazards. Repeat percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography is routinely performed to confirm eradication of stones. Treatment of biliary calculi and obstruction is important in preventing diseases such as cholangitis and cirrhosis. For patients unsuitable for conventional treatment, percutaneous transhepatic laser lithotripsy is a safe and effective alternative when performed by experienced interventional radiologists. Preprocedural planning is imperative to procedure success.
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- Anthony Lamanna
- Interventional Radiology Service - Department of Radiology, Austin Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Interventional Radiology Service - Monash Imaging, Monash Health, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.,School of Medicine, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Radiology, Alfred Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Interventional Radiology Service - Department of Radiology, Austin Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Interventional Radiology Service - Department of Radiology, Austin Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Herr A, Collins D, White M, Mandato K, Keating L, Stark C, Lee H, Siskin G. Percutaneous Biliary Endoscopy for Stones. Tech Vasc Interv Radiol 2019; 22:127-134. [DOI: 10.1053/j.tvir.2019.04.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Radosa C, Schaab F, Hofmockel T, Kühn JP, Hoffmann RT. [Percutaneous biliary and gallbladder interventions]. Radiologe 2019; 59:342-347. [PMID: 30806733 DOI: 10.1007/s00117-019-0506-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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CLINICAL ISSUE Percutaneous transhepatic biliary and gall bladder interventions play an important role in the diagnosis and therapy of biliary tract diseases. PERFORMANCE With technical success rates up to 99% as well as complications rates up to a maximum of 26% they showed good results. Indications were opacification of the biliary tree as well as treatment of biliary system pathologies, such as drainage and stents. ACHIEVEMENTS Interventions were used if endoscopic approaches are not possible or exploited. We describe the current state of knowledge and the range for percutaneous biliary/gall bladder interventions and give an overview of technical approaches for fundamental interventional procedures, including percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage. PRACTICAL RECOMMENDATIONS Percutaneous transhepatic biliary and gall bladder interventions are safe and effective treatments for benign and malignant stenosis, postoperative complications and risk patients with cholecystitis.
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- C Radosa
- Institut und Poliklinik für Diagnostische und Interventionelle Radiologie, Universitätsklinikum Carl-Gustav-Carus, TU Dresden, Fetscherstraße 74, Haus 27, 01307, Dresden, Deutschland.
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- Institut und Poliklinik für Diagnostische und Interventionelle Radiologie, Universitätsklinikum Carl-Gustav-Carus, TU Dresden, Fetscherstraße 74, Haus 27, 01307, Dresden, Deutschland
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- Institut und Poliklinik für Diagnostische und Interventionelle Radiologie, Universitätsklinikum Carl-Gustav-Carus, TU Dresden, Fetscherstraße 74, Haus 27, 01307, Dresden, Deutschland
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- Institut und Poliklinik für Diagnostische und Interventionelle Radiologie, Universitätsklinikum Carl-Gustav-Carus, TU Dresden, Fetscherstraße 74, Haus 27, 01307, Dresden, Deutschland.,Institut für Diagnostische und Interventionelle Radiologie, Universitätsmedizin Greifswald, Greifswald, Deutschland
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- Institut und Poliklinik für Diagnostische und Interventionelle Radiologie, Universitätsklinikum Carl-Gustav-Carus, TU Dresden, Fetscherstraße 74, Haus 27, 01307, Dresden, Deutschland
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Watson RR, Parsi MA, Aslanian HR, Goodman AJ, Lichtenstein DR, Melson J, Navaneethan U, Pannala R, Sethi A, Sullivan SA, Thosani NC, Trikudanathan G, Trindade AJ, Maple JT. Biliary and pancreatic lithotripsy devices. VIDEOGIE : AN OFFICIAL VIDEO JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR GASTROINTESTINAL ENDOSCOPY 2018; 3:329-338. [PMID: 30402576 PMCID: PMC6205352 DOI: 10.1016/j.vgie.2018.07.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS Lithotripsy is a procedure for fragmentation or destruction of stones to facilitate their removal or passage from the biliary or pancreatic ducts. Although most stones may be removed endoscopically using conventional techniques such as endoscopic sphincterotomy in combination with balloon or basket extraction, lithotripsy may be required for clearance of large, impacted, or irregularly shaped stones. Several modalities have been described, including intracorporeal techniques such as mechanical lithotripsy (ML), electrohydraulic lithotripsy (EHL), and laser lithotripsy, as well as extracorporeal shock-wave lithotripsy (ESWL). METHODS In this document, we review devices and methods for biliary and pancreatic lithotripsy and the evidence regarding efficacy, safety, and financial considerations. RESULTS Although many difficult stones can be safely removed using ML, endoscopic papillary balloon dilation (EPBD) has emerged as an alternative that may lessen the need for ML and also reduce the rate of adverse events. EHL and laser lithotripsy are effective at ductal clearance when conventional techniques are unsuccessful, although they usually require direct visualization of the stone by the use of cholangiopancreatoscopy and are often limited to referral centers. ESWL is effective but often requires coordination with urologists and the placement of stents or drains with subsequent procedures for extracting stone fragments and, thus, may be associated with increased costs. CONCLUSIONS Several lithotripsy techniques have been described that vary with respect to ease of use, generalizability, and cost. Overall, lithotripsy is a safe and effective treatment for difficult biliary and pancreatic duct stones.
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Key Words
- ASGE, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
- C-APCS, Comprehensive Ambulatory Payment Classification
- CMS, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
- CPT, Current Procedural Terminology (https://www.asge.org/docs/default-source/education/Technology_Reviews/doc-enteral-nutrition-access-devices.pdf?sfvrsn=4)
- EHL, electrohydraulic lithotripsy
- EPBD, endoscopic papillary balloon dilation
- ERCP, endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography
- ES, endoscopic sphincterotomy
- ESWL, extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy
- FDA, U.S. Food and Drug Administration
- FREDDY, frequency-doubled, double-pulse neodymium
- HCPCS, Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System
- MAUDE, Manufacturer and User Facility Device Experience
- ML, mechanical lithotripsy
- RCT, randomized controlled trial
- YAG, yttrium aluminum garnet
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Combination of Electronic Choledochoscopy and Holmium Laser Lithotripsy for Complicated Biliary Calculus Treatment: A New Exploration. Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech 2018; 28:e68-e73. [PMID: 29668665 DOI: 10.1097/sle.0000000000000531] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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The safety and efficacy of the combination of electronic choledochoscopy and holmium laser lithotripsy for complicated bile duct stones were assessed. In total, 20 patients participated in this study, which was conducted between 2012 and 2017. None of the patients were candidates for endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography with stone extraction. Outcome measures included complete stone clearance and complications postprocedure. Mean stone size was 17±5.2 mm (8 to 30 mm) and mean number of stones was 1.7±1.3 (1 to 5). The mean number of laser sessions was 1.3±0.7 (1 to 4). A mean of 1.0 to 1.5 J/20 to 25 Hz was applied during laser lithotripsy sessions with a mean operative time of 67.8±24.8 minutes. The clearance rate of stone was 18/20 (90%). No mortality existed in this study; however, 1 patient developed acute pancreatitis. The combination of holmium laser lithotripsy and electronic choledochoscopy for complicated biliary calculi is safe, reliable, and minimally invasive and has low residual stone rate.
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Holmium Intraductal Laser Lithotripsy of Biliary Stones in Liver Grafts. Transplant Proc 2017; 48:380-2. [PMID: 27109960 DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2015.12.052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2015] [Accepted: 12/30/2015] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND Biliary stones after liver transplantation (LT) rarely occur but a focus on those complications and their treatment is needed. PATIENTS AND METHODS In total, 390 adult patients who underwent an LT from July 2004 to July 2014 entered the study. Biliary complications and notably biliary stones after LT were identified. RESULTS In total, 365 LT were analyzed. Biliary stones were identified in 14 patients (3.8%). Predictive factors for the onset of biliary stones after LT were hepatocellular diseases (P = .038; OR = 9.7) and biliary stenosis (P = .000; OR = 11.9). Treatments consisted of percutaneous transhepatic procedures (4 patients), endoscopic retrograde procedures (9 patients), and in open surgery (1 case); in 2 cases, due to a failure of previous treatments, holmium intraductal laser lithotripsy (HILL) was used: the first patient, a 35-year-old woman developed multiple intrahepatic biliary stones after LT. Percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography (PTC) was ineffective and a HILL was performed, clearing the right common bile duct but leaving residual stones in the left duct. The patient underwent a retransplantation due to recurrent hepatitis C virus infection but died 3 months later because of graft failure. The second patient, a 42-year-old 14 years after retransplantation, developed biliary sludge and stones; after several attempts with PTC and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography, a HILL was performed. All stones except one big one were treated. The patient is alive and well. CONCLUSIONS When usual treatments are unsuccessful and biliary stones are large, their fragmentation and treatment could be done with HILL, a promising procedure after LT.
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Deal AK, Murthy S, Wason S, Vingan H, Fabrizio M. Percutaneous transhepatic holmium laser lithotripsy of a large common bile duct stone. Radiol Case Rep 2016; 11:361-364. [PMID: 27920862 PMCID: PMC5128384 DOI: 10.1016/j.radcr.2016.09.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2016] [Revised: 09/14/2016] [Accepted: 09/15/2016] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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A 58-year-old woman presented with a 4 cm obstructing choledocolith within the proximal common bile duct. She had an extensive operative history resulting in common bile duct to jejunum anastomosis after cholecystectomy. Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) removal was unsuccessful, and surgical exploration was contraindicated due to multiple comorbidities. Interventional radiologist placement of bilateral transhepatic ureteral access sheaths allowed Urologist evaluation of the biliary tract by ureteroscope. Holmium laser lithotripsy was performed with successful fragmentation of the stone and clearance of the obstruction, without complication. The case is relevant to the growing literature on the management of refractory biliary stones after failed ERCP.
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- Adam K Deal
- Department of Radiology, Eastern Virginia Medical School, PO Box 1980, 600 Gresham Dr, Norfolk, VA 23501, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Eastern Virginia Medical School, PO Box 1980, 600 Gresham Dr, Norfolk, VA 23501, USA
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- Eastern Virginia Medical School, Urology of Virginia, Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA
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- Eastern Virginia Medical School, Medical Center Radiologists, Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA
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- Eastern Virginia Medical School, Urology of Virginia, Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA
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Cannavale A, Bezzi M, Cereatti F, Lucatelli P, Fanello G, Salvatori FM, Fanelli F, Fiocca F, Donatelli G. Combined radiological-endoscopic management of difficult bile duct stones: 18-year single center experience. Therap Adv Gastroenterol 2015; 8:340-51. [PMID: 26557890 PMCID: PMC4622282 DOI: 10.1177/1756283x15587483] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES Clinical evidence regarding radiological-endoscopic management of intrahepatic bile duct stones is currently lacking. Our aim is to report our 18-year experience in combined radiological-endoscopic management of intrahepatic difficult bile duct stones. METHODS From June 1994 to June 2012, 299 symptomatic patients with difficult bile duct stones were admitted to our institution. Percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography (PTC)/biliary drainage/s was performed, dilating the PTC track to 10 or 16 French within 3-7 days. Afterward we carried out percutaneous transhepatic cholangioscopy (PTCS) with electrohydraulic lithotripsy (EHL) and/or interventional radiology techniques. Follow up was made with clinical/laboratory tests and ultrasound (US). We retrospectively analyzed our radiological-endoscopic approach and reported our technical and clinical outcomes. RESULTS Complete stone clearance was achieved in 298 patients after a maximum of 4 consecutive sessions. Most patients (64.6%) were treated with PTCS/EHL alone, while the remaining with radiological techniques alone (26%) or a combination of both techniques (13.3%). Recurrence of stones occurred in 45 cases (15%, Tsunoda class III and class IV) within 2 years and were successfully retreated. Major adverse events were: 5 (1.6%) cases of massive bleeding that required embolisation, 2 (0.66%) perforations of the common bile duct and 31 cases (10.3%) of acute cholangitis managed with medical therapy or intervention. CONCLUSION After 18 years of experience we demonstrated that our combined radiological-endoscopic approach to 'difficult bile duct stones' may result in both immediate and long-term clearance of stones with a low rate of adverse events.
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- Alessandro Cannavale
- Vascular and Interventional Radiology Unit, Department of Radiological Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Vascular and Interventional Radiology Unit, Department of Radiological Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of General Surgery Paride Stefanini, Interventional Endoscopy Unit, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Vascular and Interventional Radiology Unit, Department of Radiological Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of General Surgery Paride Stefanini, Interventional Endoscopy Unit, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Vascular and Interventional Radiology Unit, Department of Radiological Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Vascular and Interventional Radiology Unit, Department of Radiological Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of General Surgery Paride Stefanini, Interventional Endoscopy Unit, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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Sakakihara I, Kato H, Muro S, Noma Y, Yamamoto N, Harada R, Horiguchi S, Tsutsumi K, Okada H, Yamamoto K, Sadamori H, Yagi T. Double-balloon enteroscopy for choledochojejunal anastomotic stenosis after hepato-biliary-pancreatic operation. Dig Endosc 2015; 27:146-54. [PMID: 25041448 DOI: 10.1111/den.12332] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/26/2013] [Accepted: 07/07/2014] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND AIM There have been few reports on the success rate of balloon dilation and stent deployment using endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography by double-balloon enteroscopy (DBE-ERCP) or on the follow-up period after stent removal in patients with a reconstructed digestive tract and stenosis of choledochojejunal anastomosis. The present study was designed to evaluate the usefulness of DBE-ERCP in patients with a reconstructed digestive tract and stenosis of choledochojejunal anastomosis. METHODS Forty-four patients with stenosis of choledochojejunal anastomosis underwent DBE-ERCP at Okayama University Hospital between April 2008 and January 2012 (107 procedures). Rates of reaching choledochojejunal anastomosis, stent deployment, and restenosis after stent removal were retrospectively evaluated. RESULTS Insertion of DBE into the choledochojejunal anastomotic site succeeded in 38 of 44 patients (86.4%), and anastomotic dilation and stent deployment succeeded in 36 of 44 patients (81.8%). In 32 of 44 patients (72.7%), their anastomotic stenoses were improved, and they achieved stent removal. After stent removal, restenosis of choledochojejunal anastomosis was detected in seven of 32 patients; however, the resolution of restenosis was achieved in all seven of those patients. CONCLUSION Dilation of choledochojejunal anastomosis combined with stent deployment using DBE-ERCP seems to be a viable first-line treatment for patients with stenosis of choledochojejunal anastomosis.
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- Ichiro Sakakihara
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine and Dentistry, Okayama, Japan
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