title: [Double balloon catheter for facilitating (laparoscopic) choledochus drainage].
abstract: In laparoscopic management of choledocholithiasis the drains available for bile-duct drainage are problematic. Since November 1991 we have given priority to the laparoscopic management of common bile-duct stones (n = 97). In cooperation with industry (W. Rüsch/D-Waiblingen), we have developed a double-balloon catheter for laparoscopic application. In 15 cases we used this double-balloon catheter. There were no complications like dislocation, obstruction or leakage. This new catheter facilitates the procedure of laparoscopic bile-duct exploration in choledocholithiasis. The operating time is reduced and removal of residual concrements is easily possible.
authors.affiliation: Chirurgische Abteilung, Landeskrankenhauses Bregenz.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Rechner
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Beller
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Zerz
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Szinicz
mesh_terms: D002404:Catheterization / Q000295:instrumentation*; D017081:Cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic / Q000295:instrumentation*; D004322:Drainage / Q000295:instrumentation*; D004867:Equipment Design; D042882:Gallstones / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures
vernacular_title: Doppelballonkatheter zur Erleichterung der (laparoskopischen) Choledochusdrainage.