Traversing occluded part of CBD & stent applying.
After approaching the patent CBD part, stenting begins: first traversing occlusion, then measurements and stent opening.
5. Catheter with hydrophilic guidewire (not shown) passed through CBD stricture.
6. Both proximal CBD and duodenum contrast filling in order to stent size determining.
7. Stiff guide wire applied allows proper and reliable stent location.
8. Stent (Wallstent 10 mm diameter, length 70 mm) placing.
10. Stent released. Narrowing in middle part still visible.