| Literature DB >> 19453026 |
Naoto Matsuno1, Masami Uchiyama, Yuki Nakamura, Hitoshi Iwamoto, Koichiro Hama, Tatsuhito Ashizawa, Takeshi Nagao, Eigoro Yamanouchi.
Abstract
Magnetic compression anastomosis involves the use of two magnets that are attracted transmurally between two internal organs resulting in compression and subsequent fistula formation (1). We report on the clinical use of magnetic compression anastomosis using extracorporeal magnetic guidance for the treatment of complete obstruction of the common bile duct (CBD) following living donor liver transplantation. This novel treatment has the advantages of low invasiveness and simplicity, and it should be considered as a feasible alternative therapy for biliary obstruction.Entities:
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Year: 2009 PMID: 19453026
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Hepatogastroenterology ISSN: 0172-6390