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. 1974 Nov;55(5):236–244.

Technique of transduodenal exploration of the common bile duct

Duodenoscopic appearances after biliary sphincterotomy

A L G Peel, J Hermon-Taylor, H D Ritchie
PMCID: PMC2388483  PMID: 4429331

Abstract

A simple technique for performing biliary sphincterotomy is described. From an experience of 150 such operations this has been found to provide satisfactory access for exploring the biliary tree and makes T-tube drainage unnecessary. Duodenoscopic observation up to 9 years after the operation showed that the sphincteric region had healed without stenosis. Sphincteric activity had not been completely abolished.

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