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World J Gastroenterol. Jul 28, 2013; 19(28): 4531-4536
Published online Jul 28, 2013. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v19.i28.4531
Published online Jul 28, 2013. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v19.i28.4531
Figure 3 An image via intra-duodenal biliary segments of J-shaped tip guidewire (A) and standard guidewire (B).
A: Blunted J-shaped tip may facilitate passage through intra-duodenal segment (arrow); B: Normal guidewire tips may be become stuck in epithelial folds or flexion of intra-duodenal biliary segments (arrowheads).
- Citation: Omuta S, Maetani I, Shigoka H, Gon K, Saito M, Tokuhisa J, Naruki M. Newly designed J-shaped tip guidewire: A preliminary feasibility study in wire-guided cannulation. World J Gastroenterol 2013; 19(28): 4531-4536
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v19/i28/4531.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v19.i28.4531