Migrating biliary stent with final destination at the ileocecal junction causing intestinal obstruction and obstructive biliopathy
2010
Case of a Migrating Biliary Stent Causing Intestinal Obstruction
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Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): Rasalkar Darshana D, Paunipagar Bhawan K, Sonavane Bhawna
Primary Institution: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Conclusion
A migrating biliary stent can lead to intestinal obstruction and obstructive biliopathy, which can be treated nonoperatively.
Supporting Evidence
- Imaging showed a migrating stent leading to intestinal obstruction.
- The patient had a history of biliary stent insertion for a benign stricture.
- Complications from biliary stenting are rare but can occur.
- Both intestinal obstruction and biliary obstruction were related to the migrated stent.
Takeaway
Sometimes, a tube used to help with bile can move to the wrong place in the body and cause problems, but doctors can fix it without surgery.
Methodology
Case report detailing the patient's symptoms, imaging findings, and treatment.
Participant Demographics
91-year-old woman
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