It was reported, during a therapeutic endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography after removal of the biliary prosthesis, the physician used the sphincterotome to enter the papilla of the bile ducts not visible through a diverticulum in order to visualize stenosis or stones.When the subject device was removed from the scope, the nurse noticed that the piece of metal used to bandage it was cut in half and one of the two parts were missing.The piece was searched in the working channel and inside the patient with the endoscope camera, but it was not found.The piece may have remained in the duodenum but reportedly, it was so small and thin, there was little risk for the patient.It was also not visible by radiograph.The procedure was prolonged by 30 minutes.There were no reports of further patient harm.
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