title: Techniques for laparoscopic cholangiography and removal of common duct stones.
abstract: As laparoscopic cholecystectomy becomes more prevalent, the unexpected finding of common duct stones by operative cholangiography presents a therapeutic dilemma for the surgeon. We present our current techniques for laparoscopic cholangiography and management of choledocholithiasis, including the use of angioplasty balloons for ampullary dilation.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, DeKalb Medical Center, Decatur, GA 30033.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Appel
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Krebs
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Fern
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000800:Angioplasty, Balloon / Q000295:instrumentation; D002758:Cholangiography / Q000379:methods*; D002760:Cholangiopancreatography, Endoscopic Retrograde; D002763:Cholecystectomy; D005260:Female; D042882:Gallstones / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D007430:Intraoperative Care / Q000379:methods; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged