Endoscopy 2021; 53(07): 764-765
DOI: 10.1055/a-1258-4176
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Postsurgical bile duct disruption: Digital single-operator cholangioscopy-assisted recanalization

Carolina G. González-Olivares
1   Gastroenterology and Hepatology Department, University Hospital Ramón y Cajal, IRYCIS, University of Alcalá, CIBEREHD, Madrid
,
José R. Foruny
1   Gastroenterology and Hepatology Department, University Hospital Ramón y Cajal, IRYCIS, University of Alcalá, CIBEREHD, Madrid
,
Andreína Olavarría
2   Radiology Department, University Hospital Ramón y Cajal, Madrid
,
Juan Ángel González Martín
1   Gastroenterology and Hepatology Department, University Hospital Ramón y Cajal, IRYCIS, University of Alcalá, CIBEREHD, Madrid
,
Sergio López-Durán
1   Gastroenterology and Hepatology Department, University Hospital Ramón y Cajal, IRYCIS, University of Alcalá, CIBEREHD, Madrid
,
Enrique Vázquez-Sequeiros
1   Gastroenterology and Hepatology Department, University Hospital Ramón y Cajal, IRYCIS, University of Alcalá, CIBEREHD, Madrid
,
Agustín Albillos
1   Gastroenterology and Hepatology Department, University Hospital Ramón y Cajal, IRYCIS, University of Alcalá, CIBEREHD, Madrid
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Treatment of postsurgical biliary leaks is complex and depends on their severity. Endoscopic treatment is usually preferred, but it can be difficult in cases of complete duct transection. However, most patients with a biliary leak are septic and are therefore not eligible for a surgical approach [1] [2] [3].

We present the case of a 59-year-old patient who developed jaundice and fever 10 days after a hepatic metastasectomy (segments II and IVa). A computed tomography (CT) scan showed a 14-cm perihepatic collection, compatible with an infected biloma ([Fig. 1]).

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Fig. 1 Computed tomography scan, axial section, showing subhepatic collections compatible with bilomas.

Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) demonstrated a stenosis of the proximal common bile duct (CBD), a biliary leak, and no opacification of the intrahepatic bile duct ([Fig. 2]). A sphincterotomy was performed and two transpapillary nasobiliary drainage catheters (7 F and 8.5 F) were placed. The biloma was percutaneously drained. Cannulation of the CBD 1 month later was not successful using a radiological approach with percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography ([Fig. 3]).

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Fig. 2 Fluoroscopy during endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography showing common bile duct stenosis and biliary leak. The intrahepatic bile duct shows no opacification. Second guide in the main pancreatic duct (double-guidewire technique).
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Fig. 3 Fluoroscopy during percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography showing dilated intrahepatic bile ducts. The extrahepatic bile duct shows no opacification.

A combined percutaneous and endoscopic treatment was planned ([Fig. 4, ] [Video 1]). The stenosis of the CBD was dilated and a cholangioscope was introduced in the collection via ERCP. A guide was advanced via percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography, captured within the collection with direct vision using a snare, and advanced to the duodenum. With maintained endoscopic traction of the guide, a percutaneous 8.5 F plastic catheter was inserted, with the proximal fenestrated portion in the intrahepatic bile duct and the distal fenestrated portion in the CBD. Finally, a plastic biliary stent (9 cm/10 F) was placed. Fluoroscopic control images showed continuation between the intrahepatic and common bile duct ([Fig. 5]). The plastic catheter was exchanged for a biodegradable biliary stent 6 weeks later. Final recanalization was achieved.

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Fig. 4 Combined-approach fluoroscopy. The intraductal cholangioscope captures a percutaneous transhepatic guide within the biloma.

Video 1 Spyglass cholangioscopy-assisted rendezvous in postsurgical bile duct disruption. We combined a radiologic approach via percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography with an endoscopic approach via endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography and intraductal cholangioscopy, achieving reconnection of the bile ducts.


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Fig. 5 Post-treatment fluoroscopic control showing continuity between the intrahepatic and extrahepatic bile ducts and resolution of the biliary leak.

Biodegradable biliary stents show good technical and clinical success in biliary fistula treatment [4]. In this case, the cholangioscope was the key element for the described rendezvous, illustrating the diagnostic and therapeutic advantages of direct visualization of the biliary duct [5]. A multidisciplinary approach is crucial for a good clinical outcome in these challenging cases [2] [3].

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Correction

Postsurgical bile duct disruption: Digital single-operator cholangioscopy-assisted recanalization
González-Olivares CG, Foruny JR, Olavarría A et al. Postsurgical bile duct disruption: Digital single-operator cholangioscopy-assisted recanalization. Endoscopy 2020, 52: 10.1055/a-1258-4176
In the above-mentioned article, the title has been corrected. Correct is: Postsurgical bile duct disruption: Digital single-operator cholangioscopy-assisted recanalization. This was corrected in the online version on May 6, 2021.


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Competing interests

The authors declare that they have no conflict of interest.

  • References

  • 1 Navarrete C, Gobelet JM. Treatment of common bile duct injuries after surgery. Gastrointest Endosc Clin N Am 2012; 22: 539-553
  • 2 Nuzzo G, Giuliante F, Giovannini I. et al. Advantages of multidisciplinary management of bile duct injuries occurring during cholecystectomy. Am J Surg 2008; 195: 763-769
  • 3 Popat B, Thakkar D, Deshmukh H. et al. Percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage in the management of post-surgical biliary leaks. Indian J Surg 2017; 79: 24-28
  • 4 Siiki A, Vaalavuo Y, Antila A. et al. Biodegradable biliary stents preferable to plastic stent therapy in post-cholecystectomy bile leak and avoid second endoscopy. Scand J Gastroenterol 2018; 53: 1376-1380
  • 5 Navaneethan U, Moon JH, Itoi T. Biliary interventions using single-operator cholangioscopy. Dig Endosc 2019; 31: 517-526

Corresponding author

José R. Foruny, MD
Servicio de Gastroenterología y Hepatología
Hospital Universitario Ramón y Cajal
Carretera de Colmenar Viejo km. 9,100
28034 Madrid
Spain   
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Article published online:
01 October 2020

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  • References

  • 1 Navarrete C, Gobelet JM. Treatment of common bile duct injuries after surgery. Gastrointest Endosc Clin N Am 2012; 22: 539-553
  • 2 Nuzzo G, Giuliante F, Giovannini I. et al. Advantages of multidisciplinary management of bile duct injuries occurring during cholecystectomy. Am J Surg 2008; 195: 763-769
  • 3 Popat B, Thakkar D, Deshmukh H. et al. Percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage in the management of post-surgical biliary leaks. Indian J Surg 2017; 79: 24-28
  • 4 Siiki A, Vaalavuo Y, Antila A. et al. Biodegradable biliary stents preferable to plastic stent therapy in post-cholecystectomy bile leak and avoid second endoscopy. Scand J Gastroenterol 2018; 53: 1376-1380
  • 5 Navaneethan U, Moon JH, Itoi T. Biliary interventions using single-operator cholangioscopy. Dig Endosc 2019; 31: 517-526

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Fig. 1 Computed tomography scan, axial section, showing subhepatic collections compatible with bilomas.
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Fig. 2 Fluoroscopy during endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography showing common bile duct stenosis and biliary leak. The intrahepatic bile duct shows no opacification. Second guide in the main pancreatic duct (double-guidewire technique).
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Fig. 3 Fluoroscopy during percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography showing dilated intrahepatic bile ducts. The extrahepatic bile duct shows no opacification.
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Fig. 4 Combined-approach fluoroscopy. The intraductal cholangioscope captures a percutaneous transhepatic guide within the biloma.
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Fig. 5 Post-treatment fluoroscopic control showing continuity between the intrahepatic and extrahepatic bile ducts and resolution of the biliary leak.