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Endoscopy 1982; 14(3): 100-101
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1021591
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A Mechanical Lithotripter

L. Demling, K. Seuberth, J.F. Riemann
  • Department of Internal Medicine, University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, Erlangen
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17 March 2008 (online)

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Summary

A mechanical lithotripter of simple and robust design is described. With the aid of this device it proves possible to crush common bile duct and intrahepatic calculi that are otherwise too large to pass out spontaneously after papillotomy, or are inaccessible to other means of treatment. To date it has been used with success in 5 patients.

Key words:

Mechanical lithotripter - Common bile duct stones - Treatment of biliary stones by lithotripsy

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