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Endoscopy 1988; 20(5): 276-278
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1018193
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Endoscopic Dilation of the Cystic Duct

P. Spinelli, E. Meroni
  • Endoscopy Division. National Cancer Institute, Milan
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17 March 2008 (online)

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Summary

In a case of gallbladder and common bile duct lithiasis, the selective cannulation of the cystic duct and gallbladder by a balloon catheter after endoscopic papillosphincterotomy fulfilled both diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. A choledochal stone was retrieved with the Dormia basket. The endoscopic dilation of the cystic duct by the balloon permitted spontaneous elimination of all the gallbladder stones.

Key words:

Selective biliography - Balloon catheter - Dilation of the cystic duct

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