Endoscopic papillotomy (EPT) with removal of common bile duct stones
Rosseland, A.; Osnes, M.; Kruse, A.; Skrede, M.
Acta Chirurgica Scandinavica 143(1): 49-52
1977
ISSN/ISBN: 0001-5482 PMID: 857557 Document Number: 122985
Endoscopic papillotomy with removal of common bile duct stones was successfully performed in 14 patients. In 11 patients stones were found after cholecystectomy. In the remaining 3 patients there was a high operative risk. No serious complications occurred. Consequently the removal of choledocholithiasis by endoscopic papillotomy is an alternative to traditional treatment.