Double-guidewire technique for endoscopic transpapillary gallbladder stenting

Abstract

Highlight Endoscopic transpapillary gallbladder stenting is effective for acute cholecystitis with high surgical risk. However, looping of the guidewire in the cystic duct sometimes impedes placement of the stent. Nakahara and colleagues present a case of successful endoscopic transpapillary gallbladder stenting after straightening the looped guidewire using a double-guidewire technique.

Keywords: acute cholecystitis; double-guidewire technique; endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography; endoscopic transpapillary gallbladder drainage; endoscopic transpapillary gallbladder stenting.