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Endoscopic removal of a dislocated covered wallstent using a wire‐loop technique
Author(s) -
Itoi Takao,
Nakamura Kazuto,
Sofuni Atsushi,
Itokawa Fumihide,
Moriyasu Fuminori,
Tsuchida Akihiko
Publication year - 2003
Publication title -
digestive endoscopy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.5
H-Index - 56
eISSN - 1443-1661
pISSN - 0915-5635
DOI - 10.1046/j.1443-1661.2003.00264.x
Subject(s) - medicine , stent , radiology , surgery
Background: Self‐expandable metallic stents (SEMS) and covered‐SEMS (cSEMS) are used for patients with unresectable malignant biliary strictures. Occasionally, there are cases where stent migration can easily occur. Methods and Results: We experienced a dislocated distal cSEMS that was unable to be removed by previously described techniques. However, we could successfully remove cSEMS with a wire‐loop technique using a polypectomy snare and guidewire. Conclusion: This technique may provide hope for the removal of severely dislocated cSEMS.