Direct Peroral Cholangioscopy by Using an Ultra-slim Upper Endoscope

"The multibending (MB) or conventional ultra-slim endoscope was inserted through the mouth. After facing the papillary orifice, the endoscope was inserted directly, without any accessories, into the distal bile duct. The second bending of the MB ultra-slim endoscope was kept in an upward angled position to achieve a more acute angle of the endoscope tip for entering the distal CBD. Then, the endoscope was pushed by steering the first bend into an upward angle (α shape) or the endoscope was pulled by steering the first bend into an upward angle and torqueing it counter-clockwise (u shape) for insertion into the distal CBD. If the distal bile duct was visualized on an endoscopic view, carbon dioxide insufflation was stopped. The endoscope was advanced into the hilum or the obstructed segment of the extrahepatic bile duct under fluoroscopic and endoscopic control. Then, the diagnostic and therapeutic interventions were performed during direct POC as necessary."