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Endoscopy 2015; 47(01): 72-75
DOI: 10.1055/s-0034-1378111
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Endoscopic ultrasound-guided biliary drainage for right hepatic bile duct obstruction: novel technical tips

Takeshi Ogura
1   2nd Department of Internal Medicine, Osaka Medical College, Osaka, Japan
,
Tatsushi Sano
1   2nd Department of Internal Medicine, Osaka Medical College, Osaka, Japan
,
Saori Onda
1   2nd Department of Internal Medicine, Osaka Medical College, Osaka, Japan
,
Akira Imoto
1   2nd Department of Internal Medicine, Osaka Medical College, Osaka, Japan
,
Daisuke Masuda
1   2nd Department of Internal Medicine, Osaka Medical College, Osaka, Japan
,
Kazuhiro Yamamoto
2   Department of Radiology, Osaka Medical College, Osaka, Japan
,
Masayuki Kitano
3   Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Kinki University Faculty of Medicine, Osaka-Sayama, Japan
,
Toshihisa Takeuchi
1   2nd Department of Internal Medicine, Osaka Medical College, Osaka, Japan
,
Takuya Inoue
1   2nd Department of Internal Medicine, Osaka Medical College, Osaka, Japan
,
Kazuhide Higuchi
1   2nd Department of Internal Medicine, Osaka Medical College, Osaka, Japan
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submitted 26 May 2014

accepted after revision 04 August 2014

Publication Date:
29 September 2014 (online)

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Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)-guided biliary drainage (EUS-BD) is not normally indicated for an obstructed right intrahepatic bile duct (IHBD). The technical feasibility and clinical efficacy of a novel technique of EUS-BD for right IHBD obstruction were evaluated. A total of 11 patients underwent drainage using either a left or a right biliary access route. The causes of obstructive jaundice were cholangiocarcinoma (n = 6), pancreatic cancer (n = 3), gastric cancer (n = 1), and colon cancer (n = 1). After placement of an uncovered metal stent to bridge the obstruction, a hepaticogastrostomy was completed using a covered stent. Mean procedure time was 33.9 ± 10.0 minutes. Technical and functional success were achieved in all patients, and no adverse events occurred. This novel method appears to be safe and effective for right IHBD obstruction.

 

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