A case of the closure of a persistent retroperitoneum perforation by using a Fully covered metal stent

Abstract

Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) has some complications. Especially, retroperitoneum perforation as a result of ERCP or endoscopic sphincterotomy (EST) is one of rare complications. On the other side, it has a higher risk of mortality. The treatment of retroperitoneum perforation is basically biliary drainage by using endoscopic nasobiliary drainage or ERBD. Recently, endoscopic techniques have been described to close a variety of perforations. In this case report, we describe the closure of a persistent retroperitoneum perforation by using a Fully covered metal stent.