Small bowel perforation from a migrated biliary stent

Stenting of the biliary tract is performed for a variety of benign and malignant disorders. Although uncommon, proximal and distal migration of these stents is known to occur. We report a case of jejunal perforation from a distally migrated biliary stent.

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Veröffentlicht in:Surgical endoscopy 2001-09, Vol.15 (9), p.1043-1043
Hauptverfasser: Mistry, B M, Memon, M A, Silverman, R, Burton, F R, Varma, C R, Solomon, H, Garvin, P J
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Zusammenfassung:Stenting of the biliary tract is performed for a variety of benign and malignant disorders. Although uncommon, proximal and distal migration of these stents is known to occur. We report a case of jejunal perforation from a distally migrated biliary stent.
ISSN:0930-2794
1432-2218
DOI:10.1007/s004640041008