Recanalization of a distorted duodenal metal stent using a fine-gauge electrocautery dilator.

However, if a transpapillary bile duct stent has previously been deployed, duodenal stents can become distorted by the bile duct stent. We herein describe technical tips for recanalization of a distorted duodenal metal stent using a novel fine-gauge electrocautery dilator (Medico's Hirata Inc., Osaka Japan) [5]. [Extracted from the article]