Endoscopic choledochoduodenostomy for common bileduct obstructions.
Endoscopic choledochoduodenostomy (E.C.D.S.) was done in six patients with common bileduct obstructions. After E.C.D.S., jaundice disappeared and the patient's general condition improved. There were no complications. E.C.D.S. may be a suitable alternative to conventional surgery in patients with common bileduct obstructions.
D000368:Aged; D014670:Ampulla of Vater / Q000601:surgery*; D001650:Bile Duct Neoplasms / Q000150:complications; D002779:Cholestasis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D003251:Constriction, Pathologic / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D004386:Duodenum / Q000601:surgery*; D004724:Endoscopy; D005260:Female; D042882:Gallstones / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010190:Pancreatic Neoplasms / Q000150:complications