An unusual complication of a biliary stent-small bowel perforation of an incarcerated hernia sac.

Mastorakos, D P; Milman, P J; Cohen, R; Goldenberg, S P · Am J Gastroenterol · 1998

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

We present a case of small bowel perforation after migration of an endoscopically inserted biliary stent inside an incarcerated hernia sac. A review of the literature revealed no other report of stent morbidity associated with hernias. The management and implications are discussed.

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