Open AccessA simplified method for stent placement in the distal duodenum: Enteroscopy overtube
Author(s) -
Jesús Espinel,
E Pinedo
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
world journal of gastrointestinal endoscopy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 1948-5190
DOI - 10.4253/wjge.v3.i11.225
Subject(s) - medicine , duodenum , enteroscopy , stent , radiology , stenosis , small intestine , surgery , endoscopy
The treatment of choice for patients with unresectable neoplastic obstruction of the small intestine is the placement of expandable metal stents. However, endoscopic delivery from the distal duodenum can be more difficult. This case, shows the usefulness and technical advantages of the overtube and single balloon enteroscopy in the treatment of neoplastic stenosis affecting the small intestine.