Pigtail Stent–Stone Complex in the Gallbladder: A Rare Adverse Event Following Long‐Term Placement of an Endoscopic Gallbladder Stent
This case image by Kojima and colleagues presents the first reported instance of a gallbladder stent-stone complex, a rare but serious complication of long-term endoscopic gallbladder stenting. The case underscores the importance of regular imaging follow-up to monitor for stone formation and prevent severe adverse events.
Authors
- Norihiro Kojima
- Takehiko Koga (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9929-7232)
- Hiroshi Takamori (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4070-1242)
Institutions
- Fukuoka University (JP)
- Kumamoto City Hospital (JP)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Sciences
- Published
- 2025-04-24
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/jhbp.12152
- Primary Topic
- Gallbladder and Bile Duct Disorders
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00