A combined radiologic and endoscopic approach to the removal of an occluded double-mushroom biliary endoprosthesis was successfully performed in a patient with terminal pancreatic carcinoma. The present technique is beneficial when there is limited percutaneous and endoscopic access to the biliary system.
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