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. 1989 Nov;71(6):359–360.

Early postoperative endoscopic sphincterotomy for retained common duct stones.

A R Askew 1, M Ward 1, A E Cowen 1
PMCID: PMC2499050  PMID: 2604343

Abstract

The results of endoscopic sphincterotomy in 30 patients with retained common bile duct stones and a T-tube in situ following surgical exploration of the common bile duct are presented. Successful stone extraction was achieved in 27 cases (90%). There was one death, which was not procedure related. Early postoperative T-tube cholangiography is advocated and if necessary sphincterotomy can be safely performed 1 week following surgery. This approach has advantages in shortening hospital stay and minimising patient discomfort.

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