Two pitfalls of laparoscopic balloon cholangiography: recognition and correction.
The balloon cholangiocater has become popular for laparoscopic intraoperative cholangiography. Two pitfalls of this instrument include apparent common bile duct injury and pseudo-Mirizzi anatomy. These pitfalls are illustrated, and their correction is discussed.
Velanovich
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Department of Surgery, Madigan Army Medical Center, Tacoma, Washington.
Kaufmann
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D002404:Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002758:Cholangiography / Q000379:methods*; D017081:Cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic / Q000009:adverse effects; D042882:Gallstones / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007432:Intraoperative Period