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J G Caridi1, I F Hawkins, E W Akins

  • 1Department of Radiology, University of Florida College of Medicine, 1600 S. W. Archer Road, Gainesville, FL 32610-0374, USA.

Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology
|July 1, 1997
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A novel button/screw device improves patient comfort and acceptance for long-term biliary drainage catheters in benign biliary obstruction. This simple design keeps the catheter flush with the skin, simplifying management.

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Medical Device Design

Background:

  • Benign biliary obstruction often requires long-term catheter access.
  • Patient acceptance and comfort are critical for adherence to long-term internal/external biliary drainage.
  • Existing catheter management can be cumbersome and lead to poor patient compliance.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce a simple, cost-effective device to improve patient acceptance of long-term biliary drainage catheters.
  • To enhance the usability and comfort of externalized biliary catheters.

Main Methods:

  • A novel device was designed using a clothes button and wood screw.
  • The device affixes to the drainage catheter, keeping the end flush with the skin.
  • The design facilitates easy catheter exchanges.

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Main Results:

  • The button/screw device was successfully used in 22 patients over 10 years.
  • The design ensured the catheter remained flush with the skin, improving aesthetics and comfort.
  • Catheter exchanges were easily accomplished with this device.

Conclusions:

  • This simple button/screw device significantly improves patient acceptance and management of long-term biliary drainage.
  • The design offers a practical solution for enhancing patient comfort and compliance in managing biliary obstruction.