[Multiple choledocholithiasis]

Ann Ital Chir. 2001 Jul-Aug;72(4):473-6.
[Article in Italian]

Abstract

Objective: The authors report their experience about the endoscopic (ERCP) treatment of multiple choledocholithiasis.

Design: Report of 5 cases; evaluation of mortality and effectiveness of the treatment.

Setting: Operative Unit of General and Thoracic Surgery, Department of Surgical, Anatomical and Oncological Disciplines. Policlinico, University of Palermo.

Interventions: ERCP + ES + clearance of bile duct stones in all 5 patients.

Results: 100% successful.

Conclusion: ERCP is choice treatment of multiple choledocholithiasis, only in well experienced teams.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Cholangiopancreatography, Endoscopic Retrograde*
  • Female
  • Gallstones / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged