| Theme | Biliopancreatic Drainage and Stenting | |
|---|---|---|
| Title | Endoscopic Nasobiliary Drainage | |
| Publish Date | 2012/04 | |
| Author | Toshio Tsuyuguchi | Department of Medicine and Clinical Oncology, Chiba University Graduate School of Medicine |
| Author | Harutoshi Sugiyama | Department of Medicine and Clinical Oncology, Chiba University Graduate School of Medicine |
| Author | Yuji Sakai | Department of Medicine and Clinical Oncology, Chiba University Graduate School of Medicine |
| Author | Takao Nishikawa | Department of Medicine and Clinical Oncology, Chiba University Graduate School of Medicine |
| Author | Takeshi Ishihara | Department of Medicine and Clinical Oncology, Chiba University Graduate School of Medicine |
| Author | Osamu Yokosuka | Department of Medicine and Clinical Oncology, Chiba University Graduate School of Medicine |
| [ Summary ] | We describe indications and techniques for endoscopic nasobiliary drainage (ENBD). ENBD is a temporary external drainage method. Either acute cholangitis or pre-operative drainage for hilar cholangiocarcinoma is a good indication for employment of ENBD. ENBD tubes are available in varying diameters and shapes. Proper selection of ENBD tubes for patients with hilar cholangiocarcinoma should be decided in consideration of anatomical structures. | |