Techniques for laparoscopic cholangiography and removal of common duct stones.
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.
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Department of Surgery, DeKalb Medical Center, Decatur, GA 30033.
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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