The use of endoscopic therapy to manage post-surgical bile duct leaks is well established ... Biliary sphincterotomy alone, placement of a biliary stent, and nasobiliary drainage are available ...

In the current study, we investigated 56 patients with bile duct lesions associated with ... were subsequently managed by endoscopic stent placement. The durations of stent therapy were 371 ...

pancreatic duct strictures and pancreatic duct stones; however, severe complications can occur. Endoscopic stent placement has been recommended as an alternative treatment for this condition.

ERCP involves upper endoscopy with a specialized endoscope through the mouth, dye injection into the common bile duct, and possible dilation or stent placement for severe strictures. Brushing and/or ...

The Chinese General Hospital and Medical Center (CGHMC) successfully performed a transhepatic stent-assisted portal vein ...