title: Can the newer interventional procedures replace cholecystectomy for cholecystolithiasis? The potential role of percutaneous cystic duct ablation.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis 46223.
authors.forename: G J
authors.initials: GJ
authors.lastname: Becker
authors.forename: K K
authors.initials: KK
authors.lastname: Kopecky
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D002210:Caprylates; D002635:Chenodeoxycholic Acid / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002763:Cholecystectomy; D002769:Cholelithiasis / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000628:therapy; D003549:Cystic Duct / Q000601:surgery*; D004564:Electrocoagulation / Q000379:methods*; D004987:Ethers / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005989:Glycerides / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008096:Lithotripsy; D008738:Methyl Ethers; D011846:Radio Waves; D012997:Solvents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D014464:Ultrasonic Therapy
chemical_list: D002210:Caprylates; D004987:Ethers; D005989:Glycerides; D008738:Methyl Ethers; D012997:Solvents; D002635:Chenodeoxycholic Acid; C043243:methyl tert-butyl ether; C025343:monooctanoin