
Bile duct injuries are a serious issue, and their surgical treatment carries the risk of morbidity and mortality. In selected cases, non-surgical treatments are possible, even for total strictures. We outline the technique and results of using magnetic compression anastomosis (MCA) to treat post-cholecystectomy bile duct stricture (PCBDS), in two female patients. Initially, a bilio-cutaneous tract was established via external biliary drainage, followed by the positioning of both endoscopic and percutaneous biliary magnets. After their approximation and subsequent removal, a fully covered self-expandable metal stent (FCSEMS) was deployed across the stricture. The magnet coupling was successfully achieved within the first two weeks of placement. The FCSEMS was maintained for durations of 12 and 16 months. Follow-up durations were 28 and 15 months post-FCSEMS removal. Both patients remain asymptomatic, with normal laboratory and imaging studies, and no adverse events were reported. MCA proves to be a safe and effective method for treating selected cases of total PCBDS. However, further studies and long-term follow-up are required to fully assess the efficacy of this technique.
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