The evaluation of endoprostheses for the management of common bile duct occlusion by stones in elderly patients.
- VernacularTitle:内镜下支架放置术解除老年人结石性胆总管梗阻的疗效评价
- Author:
Jiaqing GONG
;
Xijie SUN
;
Baohua CHEN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Cholangiopancreatography, endoscopic retrograde;
Stents;
Common bile duct calculi
- From:
Chinese Journal of Geriatrics
2001;0(03):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To evaluate the effect of endoprostheses for short and long term management of common bile duct stones in elderly patients(70 89 years). Methods Fifty two patients over 70 years with common bile duct stones undergone endoscopic biliary stenting(Group S, 28 cases) or common bile duct exploration (Group D, 24 cases) were followed up for 14 85 months. The two groups were similar to each other in clinical manifestations. Results One patient (4 2%) died because of breath and circulation exhausting on the 3rd day postoperation in Group D. Early complications were 14 4% and 33 3% respectively ( P
