[Endoscopic papillotomy].

Abstract

Endoscopic sphincterotomy is a new procedure for the management of extrahepatic cholestasis. The main indications are residual or recurrent common bile duct stones and papillary stenosis. In high risk patients endoscopic sphincterotomy is the procedure of choice even in the absence of previous cholecystectomy. In these cases especially, mortality is considerably lower compared to surgical therapy. Sphincterotomy is successful in more than 90% of patients, and in about 85% passage of common bile duct stones occurs. Follow-up studies have thus far revealed no significant adverse effects.

• Authors: H Bühler
• Journal: Schweizerische medizinische Wochenschrift (Schweiz Med Wochenschr) Vol. 112 Issue 11 Pg. 375-9 (Mar 13 1982) ISSN: 0036-7672 [Print] Switzerland
• Vernacular Title: Endoskopische Papillotomie.
• PMID: 7071557 (Publication Type: English Abstract, Journal Article)

Topics

• Ampulla of Vater (surgery)
• Cholangiography
• Cholelithiasis (surgery)
• Cholestasis, Extrahepatic (surgery)
• Endoscopy (methods)
• Humans
• Sphincter of Oddi (surgery)
• Surgical Instruments