A simple method to control intractable bleeding after endoscopic sphincterotomy.
A successful method for controlling intractable bleeding after endoscopic sphincterotomy is described. By passing a Fogarty catheter into the duodenum, balloon tamponade of the bleeding point is possible. By such a technique, major resective surgery can be avoided.
Bardaxoglou
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Department of Surgery, Hôpital Pontchaillou, Rennes, France.
Campion
J P
JP
Maddern
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Siriser
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F
Launois
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B
D021721:Balloon Occlusion; D002404:Catheterization; D006488:Hemostasis, Surgical / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D016717:Sphincterotomy, Endoscopic / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*