Non-absorbable suture material as a nidus for the formation of common bile duct stones.
A patient with double recurrence of common bile duct stones formed around non-absorbable suture material is reported. Clinical evidence from the literature is presented to support the recommendation that non-absorbable suture material should be avoided in the region of the biliary tract.
D002763:Cholecystectomy; D042882:Gallstones / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology; D012008:Recurrence; D013537:Sutures / Q000009:adverse effects*