Peroral cholecystoscopy.
Three cases of peroral cholecystoscopy was reported. Dilatation of the cystic duct ranged from 8.5 mm to 10.0 mm in diameter, permitting passage of a 4.5 mm diameter baby 'scope. Endoscopic lithotripsy was performed without difficulty.
Fujita
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Department of Gastroenterology, Showa University, Fujigaoka Hospital, Yokohama, Japan.
Hirata
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N
Fujita
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Y
D003549:Cystic Duct; D004106:Dilatation / Q000379:methods; D004724:Endoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D005704:Gallbladder / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D008096:Lithotripsy; D008875:Middle Aged