Combined endoscopic treatment for postoperative refractory residual gallstones / 中国普通外科杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective　To explore a new way of treating refractory residual gallstones by endoscopy. Methods　Choledochfiberscope(CHF) combined with air pressure ballistic lithoclast(APBL) under ureterscopy were used on 28 cases of large or impacted residual gallstones. Results　All refractory stones were crushed and extracted completely in 1-3 times, including sufficient once in 16, twice in 10 and thrice in 2. No severe complications were occurred in this series. Conclusions　This procedure is a safe, effective, simplicity, less complication and no heat injury methods. It is proved to be a new way of treating refractory residual gallstones, especially for large or impacted lithiasis. It is worthy for clinical application widely in the future.