Journal: Endoscopy
Article Title: Loop-tipped guidewire-assisted cannulation of disposable imaging catheter into appendiceal lumen for difficult endoscopic retrograde appendicitis therapy
doi: 10.1055/a-2641-2086
Figure Lengend Snippet: Loop-tipped guidewire-assisted cannulation of disposable imaging catheter into the appendiceal lumen. a Computed tomography showing dilated appendix (14 mm). b Loop-tipped guidewire modification. c Edematous appendiceal orifice on colonoscopy. d Successful catheter cannulation. e Endoscopic view of purulent debris. f Deployed single-pigtail stent.
Article Snippet: A standard ERCP guidewire (Jagwire; Boston Scientific, Marlborough, Massachusetts, USA) was manually shaped to form a loop at its tip ( b ).
Techniques: Imaging, Computed Tomography, Modification