title: The management of choledocholithiasis during laparoscopic cholecystectomy by sphincter dilatation--initial experience in ten cases.
abstract: The intra-operative management of associated common bile duct calculus during laparoscopic cholecystectomy in ten patients is outlined. The techniques employed to remove these calculi are described. The role of such techniques in the management of common bile duct stone is discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Austin Hospital, Melbourne, Vic., Australia.
authors.forename: B G
authors.initials: BG
authors.lastname: O'Riordan
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002404:Catheterization; D002763:Cholecystectomy / Q000379:methods*; D002769:Cholelithiasis / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D042882:Gallstones / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D007432:Intraoperative Period; D010535:Laparoscopy; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged