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Elderly male with history of diabetes mellitus (dm), hypertension (htn), (coronary artery disease) cad and recent jaundice and pos liver function test confirming biliary obstruction.Procedure: endoscopic retrograde with anesthesia, cp/sphincterotomy/stricture brushings, mass biopsy and stent placement.Problem- while doing endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ercp) , the wire would not thread through the stent.It felt like "hitting a brick wall".Device removed, another one used without problems.No known harm to patient.Manufacturer response for catheter, biliary, diagnostic, advanix¿ biliary (per site reporter).Will obtain and replace.
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