Extracorporeal shock wave lithrotripsy of intrahepatic stones. Case presentation and review of the literature.
Primary hepatolithiasis, although rare, is a difficult condition requiring the combined management of radiology and surgery. Use of extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy and percutaneous stone extraction, along with improved biliary drainage by choledochojejunostomy, should provide a safe effective approach to this unusual problem.
Martin
L G
LG
Department of Radiology, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia.
Ambrose
S S
SS
Elias
D L
DL
Amerson
J R
JR
D000368:Aged; D002137:Calculi / Q000628:therapy*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008096:Lithotripsy; D008107:Liver Diseases / Q000628:therapy*