Endoscopic removal of retained bile duct calculi via T-tube tract.
A simple and safe technique for removal of retained bile duct calculi using a flexible fibreoptic choledochoscope and rigid nephroscope via the T-tube tract has been described. The technique allowed removal of large impacted calculi under direct vision without damage to the bile duct.
Mathur
S K
SK
Department of Surgery, Seth G S Medical College, Parel, Bombay.
Pardanani
D S
DS
Deshmukh
H L
HL
Sabnis
S
S
Mirza
D S
DS
Dalvi
A N
AN
Ramakantan
R
R
D004724:Endoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D005336:Fiber Optic Technology; D005471:Fluoroscopy; D042882:Gallstones / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans