Choledocholithotomy by Yag laser with a choledochofiberscope: case reports of two patients.
The Neodymium-Yag laser was successfully used with a choledochofiberscope for choledocholithotomy in two patients. The bile duct stones were crushed with the Yag laser and removed or pushed into the duodenum without causing any injury. This procedure is highly recommended for treatment of some patients with bile duct stones.
D000368:Aged; D001128:Argon; D019723:Endoscopes; D004724:Endoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D042882:Gallstones / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy
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