Impaction of the endoscopic basket. An important consideration in the trans-sphincteric management of choledocholithiasis.
Endoscopic papillotomy has become an important management alternative for primary and postcholecystectomy choledocholithiasis. The infrequent but serious complication of endoscopic basket impaction associated with this technique is reported.
Landreneau
R J
RJ
Department of Surgery, University of Texas, Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas.
McClelland
R N
RN
D000368:Aged; D014670:Ampulla of Vater; D002760:Cholangiopancreatography, Endoscopic Retrograde; D019723:Endoscopes; D004724:Endoscopy / Q000009:adverse effects; D042882:Gallstones / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D007431:Intraoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology*; D008297:Male