Use of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography to dislodge clip impingement on the common hepatic duct.
Despite advances in technical skill, bile duct injury during laparoscopic cholecystectomy is not an uncommon complication. We describe a technique of using ERCP, sphincterotomy, and balloon dilatation to dislodge clip impingement on the common hepatic duct after laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
Leggett
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Houston Health Science Center, University of Texas-Houston, 800 Peakwood, Suite 8B, Houston, TX 77090, USA. pleggett@drleggett.com
Atwa
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Hamat
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D000328:Adult; D002404:Catheterization / Q000379:methods; D002760:Cholangiopancreatography, Endoscopic Retrograde / Q000379:methods*; D002763:Cholecystectomy / Q000009:adverse effects; D003135:Common Bile Duct / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D005547:Foreign Bodies / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D016717:Sphincterotomy, Endoscopic / Q000379:methods; D013525:Surgical Instruments / Q000009:adverse effects*