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World J Gastrointest Surg. May 27, 2024; 16(5): 1461-1466
Published online May 27, 2024. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v16.i5.1461
Hem-o-lok clip migration to duodenal bulb post-cholecystectomy: A case report
Hong-Yan Liu, Ai-Hong Yin, Zhi Wei
Hong-Yan Liu, Ai-Hong Yin, Zhi Wei, Department of Gastroenterology, Shandong Second Provincial General Hospital, Jinan 250022, Shandong Province, China
Author contributions: Liu HY performed the manuscript writing and editing; Yin AH collected the patient’s clinical data; Wei Z provided the report conceptualization and supervision; and all authors have read and approved the final manuscript.
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Corresponding author: Zhi Wei, Doctor, MD, Associate Chief Physician, Department of Gastroenterology, Shandong Second Provincial General Hospital, No. 4 Duanxing West Road, Jinan 250022, Shandong Province, China. bj-1256@163.com
Received: February 6, 2024
Revised: March 13, 2024
Accepted: April 10, 2024
Published online: May 27, 2024
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Migration of Hem-o-lok clips to the duodenal bulb may manifest as a slightly raised lesion resembling a submucosal tumor in the duodenal bulb. A gradual alteration in the endoscopic view of the lesion could be seen as the Hem-o-lok clip migrates through the wall of the duodenal bulb. Although Hem-o-lok clip migration to the duodenal bulb is infrequent, clinicians must be highly attentive and vigilant regarding these complications to avoid misdiagnosis.