Clin Endosc.  2023 Jan;56(1):129-131. 10.5946/ce.2022.105.

Trans-cavity lumen-apposing metal stent removal: an alternative safe modality

• Rizzo GEM
• Tarantino I

• KMID: 2538762
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5946/ce.2022.105

Figure

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  Fig. 1. Abdominal computed tomography scan showing the huge walled-off pancreatic necrosis (arrow).

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  Fig. 2. (A) Second lumen-apposing metal stent deployment (duodenal) for the multiple gateway technique. (B) Necrosectomy of the cavity using a device with a basket.

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