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. 2023 Dec;55(S 01):E390-E391.
doi: 10.1055/a-2008-0320. Epub 2023 Feb 3.

Successful retrieval of migrated and embedded fully covered self-expanding metal stent using "snare and lithotripter" technique

Michael Kin-Kong Li  1 , Ka-Kin Sze  1 , Terence Yee-Hong Tong  1
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Successful retrieval of migrated and embedded fully covered self-expanding metal stent using "snare and lithotripter" technique

Michael Kin-Kong Li et al. Endoscopy. 2023 Dec.
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The authors declare that they have no conflict of interest.

Figures

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Fig. 1
Endoscopic retrograde cholangiography revealed supra-papillary stent migration (white arrow) and tissue ingrowth at the proximal end (red arrowheads).
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Fig. 2
Cholangioscopy. The stent lumen was completely obliterated by stone cast.
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Fig. 3
Image of the removed intact multi-hole fully covered self-expanding metal stent.
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