Guest guest Posted August 4, 2008 Report Share Posted August 4, 2008 Many of us have had stents installed during ERCPs, sometimes changing them every six weeks (and sometimes never again). My first (and last, I hope) stent was in 2001. It apparently worked very well. Here's a description of the procedure - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ERCP Arne 57 - UC 1977 - PSC 2000 Alive and well in Minnesota ________________________________ From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of Dawn Janssen Has any one in the group had the procedure where they install a shunt in the bile duct? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 4, 2008 Report Share Posted August 4, 2008 Many of us have had stents installed during ERCPs, sometimes changing them every six weeks (and sometimes never again). My first (and last, I hope) stent was in 2001. It apparently worked very well. Here's a description of the procedure - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ERCP Arne 57 - UC 1977 - PSC 2000 Alive and well in Minnesota ________________________________ From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of Dawn Janssen Has any one in the group had the procedure where they install a shunt in the bile duct? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 4, 2008 Report Share Posted August 4, 2008 Many of us have had stents installed during ERCPs, sometimes changing them every six weeks (and sometimes never again). My first (and last, I hope) stent was in 2001. It apparently worked very well. Here's a description of the procedure - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ERCP Arne 57 - UC 1977 - PSC 2000 Alive and well in Minnesota ________________________________ From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of Dawn Janssen Has any one in the group had the procedure where they install a shunt in the bile duct? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 4, 2008 Report Share Posted August 4, 2008 Dawn: I have had one stent and several ballon treatments over the last year. Have not had any problems with any. Recovery time has been 2 3 hours and most of the time have been able to walk out of the hospital when the procesure was complited. I only had to have a driver to take me home. Good luck and our thoughts will be with you LEE G of Seattle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2008 Report Share Posted August 5, 2008 Dawn. My situation is like Arne's. I had a stent in 2005, it was removed and that is the last I heard of it. I am asymptomatic since. Regards, Chaim Boermeester, Israel From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of Arne Sent: Tuesday, August 05, 2008 04:31 To: Subject: RE: shunt in bile duct Many of us have had stents installed during ERCPs, sometimes changing them every six weeks (and sometimes never again). My first (and last, I hope) stent was in 2001. It apparently worked very well. Here's a description of the procedure - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ERCP Arne 57 - UC 1977 - PSC 2000 Alive and well in Minnesota ________________________________ From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of Dawn Janssen Has any one in the group had the procedure where they install a shunt in the bile duct? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2008 Report Share Posted August 5, 2008 Dawn, I went through my first stenting procedure about 3 weeks ago. I am to go back in another 3 weeks for replacement and hopefully upgrade to a larger diameter. I have/had a dominant stricture in the hilar region of my ducts into which they placed two 7 French stents. The plan is for me to do this every 6-8 weeks until the first of the year. The stents must be replaced to wear long term because they get clogged over time. I have had some mild ongoing pancreatic pain since stent placement. I have had acute pancreatitis many times over the last 20 years, but not so much over the last several years. I suspect that the two stents are transiently putting pressure on the duct opening of my pancreas. I have previously had pancreatic sphincterotomy. So far, pain has not been acute, but I am worried about acute pancreatitis after the next procedure since I most likely already have mild inflammation. As far as recovery time, I was up and about the same day, but like I said, did have some mild pain. It is usually worse at night and I have been sleeping propped up. I also had a biopsy for cancer. Have been told by Dr. Gores that the results were "consistent with inflammation", but that he wanted to repeat the cancer screening, which is a little worrisome. As to your question about iron level improvement...don't really know. Jeff in FL PSC 1989 Has any one in the group had the proceedure where they install a shunt in the bile duct? They want to do this to my brother to relieve pressure. I thought he had this done but was wrong, they did a biopsy instead. I guess we would like to know what the recovery time, improvement and quality of life after. Looking for a car that's sporty, fun and fits in your budget? Read reviews on AOL Autos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2008 Report Share Posted August 5, 2008 Dawn, Talking with your brother. He seem to think the shunt they were talking about was permanent. Does anyone in the group have such a thing or is he mistaken? He was also concerned with it causing a foggy mind as a side effect. Ian Has any one in the group had the proceedure where they install a shunt in the bile duct? They want to do this to my brother to relieve pressure. I thought he had this done but was wrong, they did a biopsy instead. I guess we would like to know what the recovery time, improvement and quality of life after. Currently he is having a difficult time keeping his iron levels up. Will this shunt improve that? Glenn is in Canada and I just learned he has appointments with specialists in the morning who are pushing to do this soon .Appreciate all info. This is a very generous group. Bless you all. Dawn -- Ian Cribb P.Eng. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2008 Report Share Posted August 5, 2008 Dawn, Talking with your brother. He seem to think the shunt they were talking about was permanent. Does anyone in the group have such a thing or is he mistaken? He was also concerned with it causing a foggy mind as a side effect. Ian Has any one in the group had the proceedure where they install a shunt in the bile duct? They want to do this to my brother to relieve pressure. I thought he had this done but was wrong, they did a biopsy instead. I guess we would like to know what the recovery time, improvement and quality of life after. Currently he is having a difficult time keeping his iron levels up. Will this shunt improve that? Glenn is in Canada and I just learned he has appointments with specialists in the morning who are pushing to do this soon .Appreciate all info. This is a very generous group. Bless you all. Dawn -- Ian Cribb P.Eng. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2008 Report Share Posted August 5, 2008 Dawn, Talking with your brother. He seem to think the shunt they were talking about was permanent. Does anyone in the group have such a thing or is he mistaken? He was also concerned with it causing a foggy mind as a side effect. Ian Has any one in the group had the proceedure where they install a shunt in the bile duct? They want to do this to my brother to relieve pressure. I thought he had this done but was wrong, they did a biopsy instead. I guess we would like to know what the recovery time, improvement and quality of life after. Currently he is having a difficult time keeping his iron levels up. Will this shunt improve that? Glenn is in Canada and I just learned he has appointments with specialists in the morning who are pushing to do this soon .Appreciate all info. This is a very generous group. Bless you all. Dawn -- Ian Cribb P.Eng. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2008 Report Share Posted August 5, 2008 Ian, I don't know if it is permanent or not. They talked about doing a procedure that is kind of new. He is single, no kids so I guess they thought he would make a good candidate? Evidently it puts unfiltered blood to the heart and brain? He was under the impression they were going to do this procedure while they did the biopsy. I am thankful the Dr. decided he was not in the right hospital to do that kind of operation. Thanks Ian. I was trying to get a hold of him this morning but no luck. Dawn Re: shunt in bile duct Dawn, Talking with your brother. He seem to think the shunt they were talking about was permanent. Does anyone in the group have such a thing or is he mistaken? He was also concerned with it causing a foggy mind as a side effect. Ian On 8/4/08, Dawn Janssen <treasurehunter (AT) austin (DOT) rr.com> wrote: Has any one in the group had the proceedure where they install a shunt in the bile duct? They want to do this to my brother to relieve pressure. I thought he had this done but was wrong, they did a biopsy instead. I guess we would like to know what the recovery time, improvement and quality of life after. Currently he is having a difficult time keeping his iron levels up. Will this shunt improve that? Glenn is in Canada and I just learned he has appointments with specialists in the morning who are pushing to do this soon .Appreciate all info. This is a very generous group. Bless you all. Dawn -- Ian Cribb P.Eng. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2008 Report Share Posted August 5, 2008 Ian, I don't know if it is permanent or not. They talked about doing a procedure that is kind of new. He is single, no kids so I guess they thought he would make a good candidate? Evidently it puts unfiltered blood to the heart and brain? He was under the impression they were going to do this procedure while they did the biopsy. I am thankful the Dr. decided he was not in the right hospital to do that kind of operation. Thanks Ian. I was trying to get a hold of him this morning but no luck. Dawn Re: shunt in bile duct Dawn, Talking with your brother. He seem to think the shunt they were talking about was permanent. Does anyone in the group have such a thing or is he mistaken? He was also concerned with it causing a foggy mind as a side effect. Ian On 8/4/08, Dawn Janssen <treasurehunter (AT) austin (DOT) rr.com> wrote: Has any one in the group had the proceedure where they install a shunt in the bile duct? They want to do this to my brother to relieve pressure. I thought he had this done but was wrong, they did a biopsy instead. I guess we would like to know what the recovery time, improvement and quality of life after. Currently he is having a difficult time keeping his iron levels up. Will this shunt improve that? Glenn is in Canada and I just learned he has appointments with specialists in the morning who are pushing to do this soon .Appreciate all info. This is a very generous group. Bless you all. Dawn -- Ian Cribb P.Eng. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2008 Report Share Posted August 5, 2008 Ian, I don't know if it is permanent or not. They talked about doing a procedure that is kind of new. He is single, no kids so I guess they thought he would make a good candidate? Evidently it puts unfiltered blood to the heart and brain? He was under the impression they were going to do this procedure while they did the biopsy. I am thankful the Dr. decided he was not in the right hospital to do that kind of operation. Thanks Ian. I was trying to get a hold of him this morning but no luck. Dawn Re: shunt in bile duct Dawn, Talking with your brother. He seem to think the shunt they were talking about was permanent. Does anyone in the group have such a thing or is he mistaken? He was also concerned with it causing a foggy mind as a side effect. Ian On 8/4/08, Dawn Janssen <treasurehunter (AT) austin (DOT) rr.com> wrote: Has any one in the group had the proceedure where they install a shunt in the bile duct? They want to do this to my brother to relieve pressure. I thought he had this done but was wrong, they did a biopsy instead. I guess we would like to know what the recovery time, improvement and quality of life after. Currently he is having a difficult time keeping his iron levels up. Will this shunt improve that? Glenn is in Canada and I just learned he has appointments with specialists in the morning who are pushing to do this soon .Appreciate all info. This is a very generous group. Bless you all. Dawn -- Ian Cribb P.Eng. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2008 Report Share Posted August 5, 2008 > Talking with your brother. He seem to think the shunt they were talking > about was permanent. Does anyone in the group have such a thing or is he > mistaken? Quantell's stent is probably going to be permanent. He's had one for more than 7 years. It's replaced every three months in an IR procedure Part of it is external. I insert gentamycin and colymicin directly into it every night. Pam (mom to Quantell, 18, dx 1996, tx 2001, dx recurrence with AIH overlap 2006) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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