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  • Title: Endoscopic ultrasound-guided biliary drainage using a lumen-apposing self-expanding metal stent: a case series.
    Author: Brückner S, Arlt A, Hampe J.
    Journal: Endoscopy; 2015 Sep; 47(9):858-61. PubMed ID: 26021309.
    Abstract:
    Endoscopic ultrasound-guided biliary drainage (EUS-BD) might be an alternative to percutaneous or transpapillary biliary drainage in unresectable pancreatic or biliary cancer. A lumen-apposing, fully covered, self-expanding metal stent, which creates a sealed transluminal conduit between the biliary and gastrointestinal tract may offer advantages over conventional plastic and metal stents. In this retrospective, observational, open-label case study, five patients underwent EUS-BD for obstructive jaundice in pancreatic cancer (n = 4) or distal cholangiocarcinoma (n = 1). Technical and functional success was achieved in all patients without complications. The development of specialized stent and delivery systems may render EUS-BD an effective and safe alternative to percutaneous or transpapillary approaches.
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