title: Endoscopic management of cystic duct fistulas after laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
abstract: Two patients are reported who developed bile ascites as a result of cystic duct fistulas following laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Both patients were successfully treated with endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography, utilizing sphincterotomy and nasobiliary tube placement. Characteristics of this syndrome and advantages of this form of therapy are emphasized.
authors: Division of Gastroenterology, Maine Medical Center, Portland.
authors: D A
authors: DA
authors: Howell
authors: J J
authors: JJ
authors: Bosco
authors: L N
authors: LN
authors: Sampson
authors: V
authors: V
authors: Bula
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001658:Biliary Fistula / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D001660:Biliary Tract Diseases / Q000601:surgery; D002760:Cholangiopancreatography, Endoscopic Retrograde; D017081:Cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002769:Cholelithiasis / Q000601:surgery; D003085:Colic / Q000601:surgery; D003549:Cystic Duct; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007441:Intubation, Gastrointestinal; D008297:Male; D016717:Sphincterotomy, Endoscopic