title: [Papillo-sphinctero-plasty in benign obstruction of the terminal choledochus].
abstract: The indications for papillosphincteroplasty in benign obstruction of the terminal choledochus are explained. This technique is certainly preferable to drainage via a T tube--a method no longer applied in a personal series. Lastly, it is stated that the primary transduodenal approach is better than that via choledochotomy. Excellent results were obtained in 62% of cases, good results in 31%, and poor results due to recurrent cholangitis in 3%. Acute pancreatitis is the most dangerous complication, but was very rarely observed.
mesh_terms: D014670:Ampulla of Vater / Q000601:surgery*; D001651:Cholestasis, Extrahepatic / Q000601:surgery*; D003137:Common Bile Duct Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D004386:Duodenum / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D009803:Sphincter of Oddi / Q000601:surgery*
vernacular_title: La papillo-sfintero-plastica nell'ostruzione benigna del coledoco terminale.