A COMBINED FLUOROSCOPIC AND ENDOSCOPIC APPROACH FOR RETRIEVAL OF RETAINED STONES THROUGH THE T-TUBE TRACT

  • 1 January 1981
    • journal article
    • research article
    • Vol. 153  (2) , 237-240
Abstract
Use of the flexible fiberoptic choledochoscope was suggested as an alternate to the steerable catheter method for extracting retained biliary calculi [in patients] through the T-tube tract. Disadvantages to the use of this scope were found. The use of the smaller, more flexible fiberoptic bronchoscope which has facilitated the procedure, is described. The ability to view the calculus through the endoscope while manipulating the stone basket obviates the necessity for fluoroscopic monitoring during this phase and, therefore, results in a significant reduction of radiation exposure to all concerned. An over-all reduction in procedure time was achieved by this method.

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