In-vivo chemical choledocholitholysis using MTBE.

  • 1 February 1987
    • journal article
    • case report
    • Vol. 37  (2) , 163-4
Abstract
Following endoscopic sphincterotomy, it is possible to clear a large proportion of stones from the bile ducts. In a few cases, however, the stones are too large to retrieve. Mechanical lithotripsy is unpredictable and carries a substantial risk of impaction. We report a patient who had multiple large stones in the bile ducts which were successfully dissolved using MTBE. No adverse effects were noted.

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