title: Choledocholithiasis: percutaneous treatment.
abstract: The percutaneous approach to retained biliary duct stones is most reasonable in the presence of a T-tube because of the low morbidity and mortality as well as its low cost. We report our experience with 373 patients, emphasizing the technique and the solutions to some frequent problems.
authors.affiliation: Endoscopic Surgery Unit, Clínica Santa María, Santiago, Chile.
authors.forename: C G
authors.initials: CG
authors.lastname: Navarrete
authors.forename: C T
authors.initials: CT
authors.lastname: Castillo
authors.forename: P Y
authors.initials: PY
authors.lastname: Castillo
mesh_terms: D002758:Cholangiography; D002768:Choledochostomy; D042882:Gallstones / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008096:Lithotripsy; D016896:Treatment Outcome