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.

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Journal of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Sciences
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2025-04-24
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https://doi.org/10.1002/jhbp.12152
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Gallbladder and Bile Duct Disorders
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Pigtail Stent–Stone Complex in the Gallbladder: A Rare Adverse Event Following Long‐Term Placement of an Endoscopic Gallbladder Stent

Norihiro Kojima, Takehiko Koga, Hiroshi Takamori
Journal of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Sciences
Gallbladder and Bile Duct Disorders
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Pigtail Stent–Stone Complex in the Gallbladder: A Rare Adverse Event Following Long‐Term Placement of an Endoscopic Gallbladder Stent

Norihiro Kojima, Takehiko Koga, Hiroshi Takamori
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Abstract

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.

Journal of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic SciencesVol. 32(7)
Fukuoka University (JP), Kumamoto City Hospital (JP)
Openalex Percentile: Top 86%
Gallbladder and Bile Duct Disorders
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