Direct Peroral Cholangioscopy using a Small-Caliber Gastroscope: A Case Series 

Authors

  • Athanasios D. Sioulas, Iosif Beintaris, Dimitrios Polymeros, Chrysoula Malli, Ioannis S. Papanikolaou,

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.12970/2308-6483.2013.01.02.3

Keywords:

 Cholangioscopy, ultraslim gastroscope, ERCP, feasibility, CBD stones.

Abstract

 Cholangioscopy is a valuable tool that permits direct endoscopic visualization of the bile ducts contributing to precise diagnosis and facilitating therapeutic interventions. This series demonstrates our current experience with direct peroral cholangioscopy by means of an ultraslim gastroscope. We also discuss feasibility as well as, advantages and limitations of this promising technique. 

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2013-09-02

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