title: Endoscopic papillotomy under ultra-sonographic control.
abstract: A new endoscopic method for performing endoscopic sphincterotomy is described. Only after correct positioning of the papillotomy device has been ascertained can papillotomy be carried out. We have used ultra-sonographic examination to confirm the correct placement of the papillotomy device. This technique was first employed on a pregnant patient in 6-13-1988. After that we performed this procedure in another twelve patients. We believe it is an easy procedure and perhaps may be used for all patients with common bile duct stones of less than 1.2 cm of diameter without other bilio-pancreatic pathological condition.
authors.forename: A A
authors.initials: AA
authors.lastname: Parada
authors.forename: M O
authors.initials: MO
authors.lastname: Gonçalves
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Tafner
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Aragõ
authors.forename: S L
authors.initials: SL
authors.lastname: Borges
authors.forename: P R
authors.initials: PR
authors.lastname: Branco
authors.forename: C C
authors.initials: CC
authors.lastname: Helena
authors.forename: W M
authors.initials: WM
authors.lastname: Pollara
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D014670:Ampulla of Vater / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D016145:Endoscopy, Digestive System / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D042882:Gallstones / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D014463:Ultrasonography