Passage of a large bilirubin stone through a narrow papillotomy

Passage of a large bilirubin stone through a narrow papillotomy

Large stones in the bile are generally considered to be a contraindication for endoscopic papillotomy (EPT). In the case described a large biliary stone passed spontaneously into the lumen of the gut after EPT. It is speculated that pure pigment stones are less "rigid" than cholesterol sto...

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Published in:Endoscopy Vol. 12; no. 4; p. 191
Main Authors: Weizel, A, Stiehl, A, Raedsch, R
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Germany 01-07-1980
Subjects:
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Ampulla of Vater - surgery
Bilirubin - analysis
Endoscopy
Female
Gallstones - pathology
Gallstones - therapy
Humans
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Summary:Large stones in the bile are generally considered to be a contraindication for endoscopic papillotomy (EPT). In the case described a large biliary stone passed spontaneously into the lumen of the gut after EPT. It is speculated that pure pigment stones are less "rigid" than cholesterol stones and are therefore able to pass through narrower channels than cholesterol stones.
ISSN:0013-726X
DOI:10.1055/s-2007-1021741