Endoscopic papillotomy with the Nd YAG laser.
A case of successful endoscopic papillotomy with the Nd YAG laser in a patient with choledocholithiasis after partial stomach resection is reported. This new technique is a complementary alternative for papillotomy when high-frequency diathermy is not suitable.
D000368:Aged; D014670:Ampulla of Vater / Q000601:surgery*; D042882:Gallstones / Q000601:surgery*; D005773:Gastroscopy; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy; D008297:Male