Successful outcome of sphincterotomy and 7 French pigtail stent insertion in the management of post-cholecystectomy bile leaks |
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| Authors: | Fergal Donnellan Faisal Zeb Garry Courtney Abdur R Aftab |
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| Institution: | Fergal Donnellan,Faisal Zeb,Garry Courtney , Abdur R Aftab Department of Gastroenterology,St.Luke's Hospital,Kilkenny,Irel, |
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| Abstract: | BACKGROUND:Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancrea-tography(ERCP)is widely used to manage post-cholecystectomy bile leaks.However,the best endoscopic intervention remains controversial.We investigated the success of a 7 French double pigtail stent following sphincterotomy in the management of such bile leaks. METHODS:Between July 1998 and June 2008,48 patients were referred for ERCP for presumed post-cholecystectomy bile leaks.Leaks were confirmed at ERCP and managed by a combination of sphincterotomy and st... |
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| Keywords: | cholecystectomy bile leak sphincterotomy stent insertion |
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