Bile duct biopsy with the stone extraction basket. Case report.
The stone extraction basket is suitable for biopsy of protruding mucosal lesions in the biliary duct system. Exact placement of the instrument over the lesion is readily accomplished under roentgenologic control. The technique is illustrated in one patient with biopsy of an iatrogenic mucosal tag in the distal common duct.
D000368:Aged; D001660:Biliary Tract Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D001706:Biopsy / Q000295:instrumentation*; D002758:Cholangiography; D002763:Cholecystectomy; D003135:Common Bile Duct / Q000473:pathology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000175:diagnosis