Abstract
Background and study aimsComplete biliary strictures normally require surgical intervention. We describe an alternative, minimally invasive endoscopic/percutaneous rendez-vous technique for the reconstruction of complete benign biliary strictures. Patients and methodsComplete biliary strictures were reconstructed in four patients using a rendez-vous percutaneous-endoscopic or percutaneous-percutaneous route guided by fluoroscopic and visual (transillumination) control. ResultsAll four patients were treated successfully and safely with the rendez-vous technique. Complications were caused by the preliminary creation, dilatation and maturation of the percutaneous tract. ConclusionThis technique may offer a good alternative to surgical bilio-enteric anastomosis in experienced hands. The long term course of the patients treated remains to be seen.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Free) 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a call
