Combined endoscopic treatment for postoperative refractory residual gallstones
- VernacularTitle:胆道术后难取性残石的联合内镜治疗
- Author:
Weijun DENG
;
Zhanbin CHEN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
CHOLELITHIASIS/surg;
ENDOSCOPY;
BILE DUCT DISEASES/surg
- From:
Chinese Journal of General Surgery
2001;10(1):58-60
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To explore a new way of treating refractory residual gallstones by endoscopy. Methods Choledochfiberscope(CHF) combined with air pressure ballistic lithoclast(APBL) under ureterscopy were used on 28 cases of large or impacted residual gallstones. Results All refractory stones were crushed and extracted completely in 1-3 times, including sufficient once in 16, twice in 10 and thrice in 2. No severe complications were occurred in this series. Conclusions This procedure is a safe, effective, simplicity, less complication and no heat injury methods. It is proved to be a new way of treating refractory residual gallstones, especially for large or impacted lithiasis. It is worthy for clinical application widely in the future.
