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Percutaneous transhepatic gallstone removal by needle tract
Radiology
|October 1, 1979
Summary
A minimally invasive technique successfully removed large common bile duct stones by crushing them via a percutaneous transhepatic cholangiogram tract. This approach provides a viable alternative to surgical interventions for bile duct stone removal.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Interventional Radiology
- Hepatobiliary Surgery
Background:
- Choledocholithiasis, or common bile duct stones, is a common condition requiring effective treatment.
- Surgical choledochotomy has traditionally been the standard for large bile duct stone removal.
- Minimally invasive techniques are sought to reduce surgical risks and recovery times.