A RCT of Low MBO Drainage Strategies

We observe the bile duct through endoscopic ultrasound, then puncture through the gastric or duodenum wall and place a guide wire, expanding along the guide wire, finally place a stent between the bile duct and the stomach or intestine for drainage.

We use a Duodenoscopy to pass through mouth down to the small opening where the bile duct and pancreatic drain. A small narrow catheter is passed through the scope to gain access to the drainage duct , followed by advancement of a wire deep into the duct. A small cut is made at the bile duct opening to help facilitate a stent placed in the bile duct.