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Manash Ranjan Sahoo1, Saurabh Kumar1, P Shameel Ahammed1
1Department of General Surgery, Sriram Chandra Bhanj Medical College, Cuttack, Odisha, India.
Journal of Minimal Access Surgery
|June 3, 2016
Summary
Endoscopic removal of common bile duct stones can be complicated by Dormia basket impaction. This case demonstrates successful laparoscopic management of an impacted Dormia basket and an 18 mm stone.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
Background:
- Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is the primary treatment for choledocholithiasis.
- Dormia baskets and balloon catheters are common tools for endoscopic common bile duct stone extraction.
Observation:
- A case of Dormia basket impaction occurred during an ERCP procedure for common bile duct stone removal.
- The impacted basket contained a large, 18 mm common bile duct stone.
Findings:
- Laparoscopic choledochotomy was performed for management of the impacted Dormia basket.
- The 18 mm stone was successfully disengaged from the basket and removed via a laparoscopic port.
Implications:
- This case highlights a potential complication of Dormia basket use in ERCP.
- Laparoscopic intervention can be a viable alternative for managing impacted Dormia baskets.
- Successful stone retrieval and basket removal were achieved through a minimally invasive surgical approach.
