Endoscopy 1981; 13(5): 217-219
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1021688
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Transpapillary Positioning of a Large 3.2 mm Biliary Endoprosthesis

K. Huibregtse, H.J. Haverkamp, G.N. Tytgat
  • University of Amsterdam, Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Wilhelmina Gasthuis, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Publication Date:
17 March 2008 (online)

Summary

An endoscopic method for positioning a large-caliber (3.2 mm) biliary endoprosthesis is described. In 3 patients with malignant jaundice the endoprosthesis provided definitive relief of jaundice until death 4 1/2, 15 and 17 weeks respectively after the introduction of the prosthesis.

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