Use of an Alternative Guidewire System in Endoscopic Placement of Biliary Endoprostheses

E. Gane; M. Lane; I. Hamilton

doi:10.1055/s-2007-1010660

Endoscopy, Table of Contents

Endoscopy 1991; 23(4): 215-217
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1010660

Use of an Alternative Guidewire System in Endoscopic Placement of Biliary Endoprostheses

E. Gane, M. Lane, I. Hamilton

Gastroenterology Department, Auckland Hospital and Department of Medicine, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

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Abstract

A new guidewire with increased flexibility, torque control and a new smooth outer coating has been designed for use in interventional vascular radiology. The successful use of an adaption of it in endoscopic management of malignant biliary strictures is reported.

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