Efficacy of a novel integrated biliary stent and nasobiliary catheter system for accidental tube deviation in biliary drainage

Abstract

Background and study aims Endoscopic nasobiliary drainage is accompanied by a risk of accidental removal of the nasobiliary drainage (NBD) tube, especially through self-removal in elderly patients. We studied the usefulness of an integrated biliary stent and nasobiliary catheter system (UMIDAS NB stent) for biliary drainage in case of accidental NBD tube removal.

Patients and methods From April to November 2022, we placed a UMIDAS NB stent in 30 patients with acute cholangitis or obstructive jaundice. We evaluated the plastic stent (PS) position at the time of accidental stent removal and before the planned endoscopic procedure. In addition, we studied the ratio of successful biliary drainage and complications based on the usage of UMIDAS.

Results All 11 patients with accidental stent removal exhibited correct PS position in X-ray fluoroscopy. Of the 19 patients with planned NBD tube removal, three had complete PS migration into the common bile duct and three had incomplete migration (the duodenal side flap entered the bile duct). In summary, 80% (24/30) of PS were in the correct position, and all patients had successful biliary drainage and no complications.

Conclusions The UMIDAS NB stent might be useful for biliary drainage in patients with a high risk of NBD tube self-removal.

Keywords

Pancreatobiliary (ERCP/PTCD) - Stones - Strictures - Diagnostic ERC

Publikationsverlauf

Eingereicht: 04. Mai 2023

Angenommen nach Revision: 29. Juni 2023

Artikel online veröffentlicht:
15. September 2023

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