Submucosal choledochal emphysema after transduodenal sphincteroplasty.
The widespread use of sphincteroplasty in the treatment of benign biliary obstruction requires that those physicians who must treat the complications associated with sphincteroplasty recognize the potential diagnostic pitfalls that may delay appropriate treatment. A case demonstrating one such potential pitfall is presented.
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Department of Radiology, University of Chicago Hospitals and Clinics, Illinois.
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D000328:Adult; D003135:Common Bile Duct / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D003137:Common Bile Duct Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D004646:Emphysema / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013105:Sphincterotomy, Transduodenal / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed