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Inadvertent duodenal stenting: a case report
S Roy1, S S Baijal, R V Phadke
1Department of Radiodiagnosis, Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow, India.
Australasian Radiology
|February 1, 1992
Summary
A Gianturco stent migrated from the common bile duct to the duodenum without complications. This suggests metallic stents could be safely used in the gastrointestinal tract.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Medical Device Engineering
Background:
- Metallic stents are utilized for biliary drainage.
- Common bile duct stent placement is a standard procedure.
Observation:
- A Gianturco type metallic stent, intended for the common bile duct, was observed to have migrated.
Findings:
- The migrated stent moved into the duodenum.
- The indwelling device caused no adverse effects or complications.
Implications:
- This case suggests the potential for using metallic stents in the gastrointestinal tract.
- Further research may explore the feasibility of gastrointestinal stent deployment.