Endoscopic Retrieval of Migrated Coils in the Biliary Tract: Case Reports and Literature Review
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Biliary tract obstruction, choledocholitiasis, therapeutic embolization, foreign body migrationAbstract
Embolization is a widely used procedure for managing both vascular and nonvascular conditions. However, the potential migration of coils into the biliary tract has been documented in medical literature, with clinical presentations often resembling biliary obstruction caused by choledocholithiasis. This report discusses two cases of coil migration into the biliary tract following arterial embolization and their subsequent endoscopic removal. Endoscopic management is the preferred approach; however, the technique used depends on the patient’s clinical condition and anatomical considerations.
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