The "sump syndrome": a case treated by surgical endoscopy. A discussion about biliodigestive diversions and endoscopic sphincterotomies
De Monti, M.; Scarpis, M.; Mosca, D.; Redaelli, G.
Minerva Gastroenterologica E Dietologica 42(2): 93-97
1996
ISSN/ISBN: 1121-421X PMID: 8962910 Document Number: 7924
A case of "sump syndrome", occurred in our department, suggested the discussion about the opportunity of endoscopic operative procedures in choledocholithiasis and in biliary tract surgery complications. Improvement of endoscopic operative procedures allow extensive indication of ERCP sphincterotomy instead of traditional choledochoduodenostomy or transduodenal papillosphincterotomy. Additionally, operative endoscopic procedures are good alternative to reoperation for traditional biliary tract surgery complications.
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