ADA-friendly PDF: Diagnosing Distal Cholangiocarcinoma with Extension to Right Hepatic Duct using the SpyGlass™ DS System, Presented by Isaac Raijman, MD

Diagnosing Distal Cholangiocarcinoma with Extension to Right Hepatic Duct using the SpyGlass™ DS System, Presented by Isaac Raijman, M.D.

Dr. Raijman performs cholangioscopy using the SpyGlass DS System to assess the local intraductal extent of a tumor in the distal CBD as well as a mild narrowing in the RHD. Targeted biopsies under direct visualization revealed adenocarcinoma in the RHD, the same as found distally.  It was determined that this patient was not a candidate for surgery, saving unnecessary risk to the patient and cost to the hospital system.   

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Issac Raijman, MD

St. Luke’s Episcopal HospitalHouston, Texas Medical School:  Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico Internship & Residency: University of Wisconsin Fellowship:  University of Texas Health Science Center Advanced Fellowship: ...