Objective To investigate the therapeutic efficacy of endoscopic sphincterotomy (EST) for treatment of choledocholithiasis. Methods The clinical data of 326 patients receiving EST from July 1990 to January 2009 were retrospectively analyzed. Long-term follow-up was performed in 195 of the 326 patients. Results The common bile duct stones were removed in 301 cases (92. 33%).The occurring rate of complications after EST was 6.13% (20/326). Of the 20 patients, 10 had pancreatitis (3.07%), 7 hemorrhage (2. 14%), 4 cholangitis (1. 220%) and 1 duodenal perforation (0.09%). Only 1 patient died. The follow-up showed that 20 patients had reflux cholangitis and 18 recurrence of common bile duct stones. Conclusion Therapeutic endoscopy is safe and effective for treatment of choledocholithiasis.

Objective To summarize the experience of operative treatment of all types of congenital choledochal cysts (CCC).Methods Clinical data from 52 operated patients with CCC were analyzed retrospectively.(Operations) included excision of the cyst with Roux-en-Y hepaticojejunostomy in 38 cases,partial excision of the cyst with choledochojejunostpmy with Roux-en-Y loop in 2 cases etc. Results 52 cases were cured and left hospital . Among them, 45 were followed up and 42 cases had a good recovery. Conclusions (Resection) of the cyst with Roux-en-Y hepaticojejunostomy is recommended as the therapy of choice in selective operation.Adherence to the indications,the method of excision and the principle of Roux-en-Y (hepaticojejunostomy) are the key factors to increase the effect of the operation.