How to perform EUS‐guided hepaticogastrostomy easier and safer
Kazuo Hara, Nozomi Okuno, Shin Haba, Takamichi Kuwahara, Hiroki Koda, Nobumasa Mizuno, Akira Miyano
Abstract
Highlight Hara and colleagues explain their easier and safer technique of endoscopic ultrasound-guided hepaticogastrostomy using forward-viewing endoscopic ultrasound and ultra-slim devices. The combination of the stiff 0.018-inch guidewire and the 22-gauge needle is helpful for this method.
Topics & Concepts
SAFEREndoscopic ultrasoundUltrasoundMedicineComputer scienceRadiologyComputer securityPancreatic and Hepatic Oncology ResearchGallbladder and Bile Duct DisordersPediatric Hepatobiliary Diseases and Treatments