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Endoscopic sphincterotomy in 1000 consecutive patients.

D Vaira1, L D'Anna, C Ainley

  • 1Department of Gastroenterology, Middlesex Hospital, London.

Lancet (London, England)
|August 19, 1989
PubMed
Summary

Endoscopic sphincterotomy effectively cleared bile duct stones in most patients, achieving successful drainage or stone removal in 96.7%. This procedure offers a safe and efficient treatment for bile duct stones.

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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Endoscopic Surgery

Background:

  • Bile duct stones pose a significant clinical challenge.
  • Timely intervention is crucial for managing retained bile duct stones.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy and safety of endoscopic sphincterotomy for bile duct stones.
  • To assess the success rate of bile duct clearance and drainage.

Main Methods:

  • A consecutive series of 1000 patients with suspected bile duct stones underwent endoscopic sphincterotomy between 1983 and 1988.
  • Endoscopic cholangiography and sphincterotomy success rates were recorded.
  • Bile duct clearance and drainage outcomes were analyzed.

Main Results:

  • Endoscopic sphincterotomy was successful in 975 patients.

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  • Successful bile duct clearance was achieved in 87.3% of patients with visible stones.
  • Immediate bile duct drainage was achieved in 99% of patients where initial clearance failed.
  • Overall, 96.7% of patients with visible bile duct stones had successful clearance or drainage.

    • Conclusions:

    • Endoscopic sphincterotomy is a highly effective procedure for bile duct stone management.
    • The technique provides successful bile duct clearance or drainage in the vast majority of patients.
    • The study demonstrates a low procedure-related mortality rate, highlighting its safety profile.