title: [Endoscopic treatment of residual lithiasis. 661 cases].
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Service de gastro-entérologie de l'hôpital Habib Thameur, MontFleury - Tunis Tunisie.
authors.forename: Jamel
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Kharrat
authors.forename: Asma
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Kchaou Ouakaa
authors.forename: Najet
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Bel Hadj
authors.forename: Dalila
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Gargouri
authors.forename: Asma
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Kochlef
authors.forename: Malika
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Romani
authors.forename: Afef
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Kilani
authors.forename: Abdeljabbar
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Ghorbel
mesh_terms: D042883:Choledocholithiasis / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D016717:Sphincterotomy, Endoscopic; D016896:Treatment Outcome