Manchester Clinicians Publish Case Study Featuring Ultra-Thin Portable Video Cholangioscope

Congratulations to Dr. Sajjad Mahmood, Dr. Daniyal Baig, and the team at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust on the publication of their recent case report, which highlights the use of the ultra-thin portable video cholangioscope in a complex clinical scenario.

“The thin Leinzett cholangioscope is a remarkable innovation in pancreatobiliary endoscopy. With an outer diameter of only 2.6 mm and excellent flexibility, it enables easier cannulation of non-dilated bile ducts and pancreatic ducts, particularly after a fresh sphincterotomy.

We recently reported a case in which the Leinzett cholangioscope was advanced deep into the pancreatic duct of a young patient in their late 20s, referred from another tertiary hospital with a deeply migrated pancreatic stent.

Using this scope, we were able to retrieve the stent safely—avoiding the need for major surgery.

In addition to therapeutic applications, the Leinzett cholangioscope provides superb image quality for diagnostic evaluation and biopsy, and can also facilitate precise guidewire manipulation across complex hilar strictures, thereby enabling the placement of multiple stents in challenging cases.”

Dr. Sajjad Mahmood
Consultant Gastroenterologist

This case not only demonstrates the value of cutting-edge endoscopic technology in addressing complex clinical challenges but also underscores the commitment of healthcare professionals to advancing patient care through innovation.

The case study can be accessed here: Thieme E-Journals – Endoscopy / Abstract