Bile collection was possible in only 289 of 400 procedures (72%), owing to difficulty in aspiration or tight strictures ... Adequate drainage of the biliary tree remains the primary goal of ...

the duodenal stricture might necessitate balloon dilation (with caution for the risk of perforation) for proper duodenoscope positioning and eventual biliary stent placement followed by duodenal ...

Worcester, Mass.-based UMass Chan Medical School has become the first medical center to complete a procedure using the WallFlex Biliary PLUS RX Fully Covered Stent. The procedure was performed by ...