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World J Gastroenterol. Mar 7, 2015; 21(9): 2725-2730
Published online Mar 7, 2015. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v21.i9.2725
Published online Mar 7, 2015. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v21.i9.2725
Feasibility and safety of using Soehendra stent retriever as a new technique for biliary access in endoscopic ultrasound-guided biliary drainage
Varayu Prachayakul, Siriraj GI Endoscopy Center, Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10700, Thailand
Pitulak Aswakul, Liver and Digestive Institute, Samitivej Sukhumvit Hospital, Wattana, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
Author contributions: Prachayakul V initiated the intellectual conception of the manuscript; and Prachayakul V and Aswakul P contributed equally in data collection, drafted, revised the manuscript and approved the final version.
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Correspondence to: Varayu Prachayakul, MD, Siriraj GI Endoscopy Center, Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10700, Thailand. kaiyjr@gmail.com
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Received: July 24, 2014
Peer-review started: July 25, 2014
First decision: August 15, 2014
Revised: September 4, 2014
Accepted: December 5, 2014
Article in press: December 8, 2014
Published online: March 7, 2015
Peer-review started: July 25, 2014
First decision: August 15, 2014
Revised: September 4, 2014
Accepted: December 5, 2014
Article in press: December 8, 2014
Published online: March 7, 2015
Core Tip
Core tip: Endoscopic ultrasound-guided biliary drainage is considered an alternative treatment for the patients who failed endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography. We proposed that the technical and clinical success rate, including complications were related to the techniques of biliary access which demonstrated an impressive outcomes using the selfmade-tapered tip Teflon catheters for neo-tract creation. In this case series, we would like to shared our experiences using Soehendra stent retrievers as a new technique for biliary access in endoscopic ultrasound-guided biliary drainage.