Gastrointestinal haemorrhage due to erosion of the duodenal wall by a biliary stent

Authors: TJ Dunshea¹; AF Little¹

Source: Australasian Radiology, Volume 49, Number 1, February 2005 , pp. 69-71(3)

Publisher: Blackwell Publishing

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Abstract:

Summary

Complications from improperly placed biliary stents are not uncommon. Free loose wires from the ends of an uncovered stent can irritate and damage adjacent mucosal surfaces. Effective management can be achieved via percutaneous placement of a second stent to alter the orientation of the original stent.

Keywords: biliary; stent

Document Type: Research article

DOI: 10.1111/j.1440-1673.2005.01401.x

Affiliations: 1: Department of Medical Imaging, St Vincent's Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

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