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Trimming a metallic biliary stent using an argon plasma coagulator
Rungsun Rerknimitr1, Pisit Naprasert, Pradermchai Kongkam
1Gastroenterology Unit, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10310, Thailand. Rungsun@pol.net
Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology
|August 26, 2006
Summary
Trimming distally migrated metallic stents using an argon plasma coagulator (APC) is a viable alternative when repositioning or removal is difficult. This technique successfully removed stent parts without causing collateral damage.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Interventional Endoscopy
Background:
- Distal migration of metallic stents is a frequent complication after placement.
- Repositioning or removal of migrated stents can be challenging in certain clinical scenarios.
Observation:
- Argon plasma coagulation (APC) was utilized to trim migrated metallic stents in three patients.
- The procedure involved trimming biliary Wallstent and esophageal Ultraflex stents.
Findings:
- Successful trimming and removal of the distal portions of migrated metallic stents were achieved in all cases.
- No significant collateral damage to adjacent mucosal tissues was observed during the APC trimming procedure.
Implications:
- APC offers a potentially effective method for managing distally migrated metallic stents.
- This technique may be adaptable for treating migrated stents in various anatomical locations.