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[Percutaneous transhepatic cholangioscopy as a single-step technique]
H von Sanden1, W Schmitt, W Wegerle
1Medizinische Abteilung, Städtisches Krankenhaus München-Neuperlach.
Zeitschrift Fur Gastroenterologie
|May 1, 1991
Abstract:
The PTCS is a method for diagnostic and therapeutic purpose in patients with common bile duct diseases not suitable for transpapillary approach. The present paper describes a technique which shortens the usual time of treatment and reduces injury. Lithotripsy of common bile duct stones, endoscopic controlled biopsy, introduction and removal of bile duct endoprosthesis as well as percutaneous papillotomy is possible.