[Percutaneous transhepatic cholangioscopy as a single-step technique].
The PTCS is a method for diagnostic and therapeutic purpose in patients with common bile duct diseases not suitable for transpapillary approach. The present paper describes a technique which shortens the usual time of treatment and reduces injury. Lithotripsy of common bile duct stones, endoscopic controlled biopsy, introduction and removal of bile duct endoprosthesis as well as percutaneous papillotomy is possible.
von Sanden
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Medizinische Abteilung, Städtisches Krankenhaus München-Neuperlach.
Schmitt
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Wegerle
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Ottenjann
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D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D003137:Common Bile Duct Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D016145:Endoscopy, Digestive System / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged
Percutan-transhepatische Cholangioskopie in Einschritt-Technik.