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Choledochal 'clipoliths' after cholecystectomy

B G Brogdon1, F H Neuffer, J R Siner

  • 1Department of Radiology, University of South Alabama Medical Center, Mobile 36617, USA.

Southern Medical Journal
|November 1, 1996
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Recurrent bile duct stones after surgery are challenging to diagnose. Hemostatic clips, though rare, can cause stone formation, requiring careful review of postoperative imaging for diagnosis.

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Surgical Pathology
  • Diagnostic Imaging

Background:

  • Common bile duct stones can recur after cholecystectomy, presenting diagnostic challenges.
  • Unabsorbed suture material is a known cause of recurrent bile duct stones.
  • The role of hemostatic clips in recurrent stone formation is less understood.

Observation:

  • This study presents two cases of recurrent common bile duct stones.
  • In both cases, hemostatic clips were identified as the likely nucleus for stone formation.
  • The patients were symptomatic following cholecystectomy.

Findings:

  • Hemostatic clips, rarely, can serve as a nidus for common bile duct stone formation.
  • Incrustation of unabsorbed suture material is the primary cause of recurrence.

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  • Postoperative imaging is crucial for identifying clip-induced stones.

    • Implications:

    • Recognizing hemostatic clips as a potential cause of recurrent stones is important for diagnosis.
    • Careful monitoring of surgical clip placement on serial imaging can aid in early detection.
    • This understanding may influence surgical techniques and material selection to minimize recurrence risk.