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Uncovered self-expandable metallic stents (USEMS) are superior to plastic stents in patients with unresectable malignant perihilar biliary obstruction (UMHBO) 1 . The causes of SEMS occlusion include: tumor ingrowth/mucosal hyperplasia,… Click to show full abstract
Uncovered self-expandable metallic stents (USEMS) are superior to plastic stents in patients with unresectable malignant perihilar biliary obstruction (UMHBO) 1 . The causes of SEMS occlusion include: tumor ingrowth/mucosal hyperplasia, tumor overgrowth, sludge with/without stone, hemobilia, food impaction, bile duct kinking, ulceration, perforation, and fibrin clots 2-3 . We present a rare case of ultra-early occlusion of the normal bile duct after USEMS placement for UMHBO. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
Journal Title: Digestive Endoscopy
Year Published: 2018
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