[Endoscopic treatment of residual lithiasis. 661 cases].
OBJECTIVE
Endoscopic sphincterotomy is a well-established procedure for treating choledocolithiasis and particularly residual lithiasis. The aim of this study is to expose our experience with this method and to evaluate his safety and efficacy.


METHODS
It is a retrospectively collected series of 661 patients with residual choledocolithiasis.


RESULTS
Endoscopic retrograde cholangio-pancreatographies were performed in 651 patients (98.5%). Standard sphincterotomy was realized in 633 patients (95%) and a pre-cut technique was done in 15 (2%). Bile duct clearance was achieved in 583 cases (91%). Overall, the complication rate of sphincterotomy was about 8.4%.


CONCLUSIONS
Endoscopic sphincterotomy is a safe and effective procedure for patients with residual choledocolithiasis.
Kharrat
Jamel
J
Service de gastro-entérologie de l'hôpital Habib Thameur, MontFleury - Tunis Tunisie.
Kchaou Ouakaa
Asma
A
Bel Hadj
Najet
N
Gargouri
Dalila
D
Kochlef
Asma
A
Romani
Malika
M
Kilani
Afef
A
Ghorbel
Abdeljabbar
A
D042883:Choledocholithiasis / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D016717:Sphincterotomy, Endoscopic; D016896:Treatment Outcome