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. 1993 Nov-Dec;7(6):514-7.
doi: 10.1007/BF00316692.

Laparoscopic transcystic duct balloon dilatation of the sphincter of Oddi

B J Carroll  1 , E H Phillips, M Chandra, M Fallas
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Laparoscopic transcystic duct balloon dilatation of the sphincter of Oddi

B J Carroll et al. Surg Endosc. 1993 Nov-Dec.

Abstract

Balloon dilatation of the sphincter of Oddi has been performed via a laparoscopic transcystic duct technique. Small common duct stones and stone debris have been successfully lavaged into the duodenum in 17 of 20 cases (85%) by this method. Postoperative hyperamylasemia was noted in four patients. Mild clinical pancreatitis was observed in three patients (15%). Further evaluation of this technique as an adjunct to laparoscopic common bile duct stone extraction is warranted.

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