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Endoscopy 2015; 47(09): 858-861
DOI: 10.1055/s-0034-1392104
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Endoscopic ultrasound-guided biliary drainage using a lumen-apposing self-expanding metal stent: a case series

Stefan Brückner
1   Medical Department 1, University Hospital Dresden, Technical University Dresden (TUD), Dresden, Germany
,
Alexander Arlt
2   Department of Medicine I, University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein, Kiel Campus, Christian-Albrechts-University Kiel, Kiel, Germany
,
Jochen Hampe
1   Medical Department 1, University Hospital Dresden, Technical University Dresden (TUD), Dresden, Germany
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submitted09 February 2015

accepted after revision09 March 2015

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28 May 2015 (online)

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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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