Early postoperative endoscopic sphincterotomy for retained biliary stones.

Endoscopic sphincterotomy was attempted on 18 patients with retained biliary stones. Endoscopy was performed within 2 weeks of the operation in 13 patients and within 3 weeks in 5 patients. A T-tube was present in 14 patients and 6 patients had multiple stones. Sphincterotomy and complete duct clear...

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Main Authors: Bickerstaff, K, Berry, A, Chapman, R, Britton, J
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 1988