Using the Rendezvous Technique Through Choledochoduodenostomy for Malignant Biliary Obstruction

Abstract

ABSTRACT Endoscopic transpapillary biliary stenting via endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography is the preferred therapy for benign and malignant distal biliary obstruction. In cases of failed endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography, endoscopic ultrasound-guided choledochoduodenostomy has been shown to be as effective as percutaneous methods with an improved safety profile. Despite its efficacy, it is complicated by stent occlusion in 9%-26% of cases. To our knowledge, this is the first case in which biliary obstruction was relieved by performing a rendezvous procedure utilizing a pre-existing choledochoduodenostomy.