Nonoperative retrieval of impacted intrahepatic biliary stones using the fogarty balloon catheter.
Nonoperative removal of impacted intrahepatic stones was achieved in 2 patients using a Fogarty balloon catheter. The stones could not be dislodged with a basket. Fluoroscopic monitoring during the procedure reduces the risk of injury to the liver.
D000328:Adult; D001653:Bile Ducts, Intrahepatic / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D002404:Catheterization / Q000379:methods*; D002758:Cholangiography; D002769:Cholelithiasis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D005471:Fluoroscopy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged