Iatrogenic Portobiliary Fistula following Endoscopic Biliary Stent Placement: A Case Series and Review of the Literature

Authors

Alexandra H. Fairchild, LSU Health Sciences Center - New OrleansFollow
Mark Lessne, Charlotte Radiology, PA
Sameul Hanif, Palos Health
Sabeen Dhand, PIH Health
Shailendra S. Chauhan, Atrium Health
Dionisios Vrochides, Division of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery
Hector Ferral, LSU Health Sciences Center - New OrleansFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

12-5-2022

Publication Title

Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology

Abstract

Iatrogenic portobiliary fistula is a rare adverse event following endoscopic biliary stent placement. Damage to the portal vein following endoscopic biliary stent placement has previously only been reported as single case reports. Management has ranged from conservative monitoring to surgery. Here, the authors present 4 cases of inadvertent endoscopic placement of a biliary stent into the portal vein. Interventional radiology was called to assist in the management of each of these cases. The experience presented here in conjunction with review of the previously reported cases helps shed light on potential management strategies if this adverse event is encountered in the future.

First Page

357

Last Page

361.e1

PubMed ID

36481321

Volume

34

Issue

3

Recommended Citation

Fairchild, Alexandra H.; Lessne, Mark; Hanif, Sameul; Dhand, Sabeen; Chauhan, Shailendra S.; Vrochides, Dionisios; and Ferral, Hector, "Iatrogenic Portobiliary Fistula following Endoscopic Biliary Stent Placement: A Case Series and Review of the Literature" (2022). School of Medicine Faculty Publications. 486.
https://digitalscholar.lsuhsc.edu/som_facpubs/486