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01.06.2007
Trimming a Metallic Biliary Stent Using an Argon Plasma Coagulator
Erschienen in: CardioVascular and Interventional Radiology | Ausgabe 3/2007
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Background
Distal migration is one of the common complications after insertion of a covered metallic stent. Stent repositioning or removal is not always possible in every patient. Therefore, trimming using an argon plasma coagulator (APC) may be a good alternative method to solve this problem.
Methods
Metallic stent trimming by APC was performed in 2 patients with biliary Wallstent migration and in another patient with esophageal Ultraflex stent migration. The power setting was 60–100 watts with an argon flow of 0.8 l/min.
Observations
The procedure was successfully performed and all distal parts of the stents were removed. No significant collateral damage to the nearby mucosa was observed.
Conclusions
In a patient with a distally migrated metallic stent, trimming of the stent is possible by means of an APC. This new method may be applicable to other sites of metallic stent migration.