Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Hepaticogastrostomy Is Effective for Repeated Recurrent Cholangitis after Surgery: Two Case Reports

Abstract EN

We report the cases of two patients who underwent endoscopic ultrasound-guided hepaticogastrostomy (EUS-HGS) using metallic stents (MS) for recurrent cholangitis due to benign biliary stenosis.

The patients had repeatedly undergone double-balloon endoscopy and anastomotic stenosis.

Thus, EUS-HGS was performed.

The procedures were successful, and placement of a covered metallic stent (C-MS) relieved cholangitis.

The occurrence of cholangitis was subsequently considerably reduced.

For patients with postoperative recurrent cholangitis, EUS-HGS with MS should be considered because of its efficacy and safety.