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The Short-Access Mother–Baby-(SAMBA) Cholangioscopy System
Christian EllJürgen PohlEckart FrimbergerVolker Mevessubject
Cholangiopathymedicine.medical_specialtylcsh:Medical technologyNeoplasiabusiness.industryGastroenterologyVideoSecondary sclerosing cholangitisCholangiocellular carcinomamedicine.diseaseBiliary diseasePort (medical)lcsh:R855-855.5Cholangiocellular carcinomaLaser lithoripsyImaging qualitymedicineSecondary sclerosing cholangitisCholangioscopyMother–baby cholangioscopyRadiology Nuclear Medicine and imagingRadiologybusinessdescription
Conventional mother–baby cholangioscopy systems have significant limitations including poor image resolution, limited maneuverability and fragile cholangioscopes. We propose the novel short-access mother–baby-(SAMBA) cholangioscopy system that involves a very short and flexible cholangioscope that is introduced in a dedicated mother duodenoscope with an extra distal side port. Clinical feasibility of this device is demonstrated in three complex cases with cholangiopathies. The strengths of SAMBA cholangioscopy are improved imaging quality and excellent maneuverability of the baby that allows access of small intrahepatic ducts. Evaluation of suspected intrahepatic biliary disease is an excellent indication for SAMBA. Keywords: Cholangioscopy, Mother–baby cholangioscopy, Cholangiopathy, Cholangiocellular carcinoma, Neoplasia, Secondary sclerosing cholangitis, Laser lithoripsy, Video
year | journal | country | edition | language |
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2014-01-01 | Video Journal and Encyclopedia of GI Endoscopy |