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Laparoscopic common bile duct exploration and retrieval of endoscopic lithotripsy basket after mechanical failure

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: ABSTRACT: Impaction of a mechanical lithotripsy basket during endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography is a rare but serious complication resulting from technical failure. We describe a novel case of lithotripsy basket retrieval aided by laser fragmentation. This 87-year-old male underwent an emergency laparoscopic subtotal cholecystectomy, common bile duct (CBD) exploration and laser lithotripsy after attempts at endoscopic mechanical lithotripsy caused a stone-basket complex to become impacted within the CBD. In the absence of endoscopic salvage techniques, laparoscopic CBD exploration is a valid and safe option where surgical expertise permits.

Source: Journal of Minimal Access Surgery

DOI: 10.4103/jmas.jmas_177_24

Authors: Lawrence Nip, Mark Lynch, Zinu Philipose, Serena Ceraldi

Institution: Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

Language: English

Topic: Gallbladder and Bile Duct Disorders

Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $200