Clinical Study

Usefulness of a Cannula with a Flexible Tip (Swing Tip) for Managing Severe Biliary Stricture

Table 2

Patient characteristics.

No. patients99

Age (years) [median (range)]66 (18-88)
Sex (M:F)60:39
Disease
 cholangiocarcinoma23
 gallbladder carcinoma8
 pancreatic cancer9
 hepatocellular carcinoma7
 other cancer5
 cholecystitis12
 intrahepatic stone4
 bile leak10
 benign stricture6
 stenosis after surgery15
Indication
 Access to biliary branch49
 Guidewire exchange50