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Endoscopy 1992; 24(9): 793-795
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1010587
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Successful Treatment of an Impacted Common Bile Duct Stone with Intraoperative Choledochoscopic Electrohydraulic Lithotripsy

S. M. Sheen-Chen, F. F. Chou
  • Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital at Kaohsiung, Chang Gung Medical College, Niao Sung Hsiang, Kaohsiung Hsien, Taiwan
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17 March 2008 (online)

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Abstract

An impacted distal common bile duct stone which was encountered during supraduodenal common bile duct exploration could not be retrieved using stone forceps, a basket, normal saline flushing or a Fogarty catheter. Using intraoperative choledochoscopic electrohydraulic lithotripsy the stone was fragmented and successfully removed with a basket and normal saline flushing. The patient was well after a follow-up period of 18 months.