Murad Aburajab1, Kulwinder Dua2. 1. Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Medical College of Wisconsin, 9200, West Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI, 53226, USA. 2. Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Medical College of Wisconsin, 9200, West Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI, 53226, USA. kdua@mcw.edu.
Abstract
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: In 10-15% of the cases, conventional methods for removing bile duct stones by ERCP/balloon-basket extraction fail. The purpose of this review is to describe endoscopic techniques in managing these "difficult bile duct stones." RECENT FINDINGS: Endoscopic papillary large balloon dilation with balloon extraction ± mechanical lithotripsy is the initial approach used to retrieve large bile duct stones. With advent of digital cholangioscopy, electrohydraulic and laser lithotripsy are gaining popularity. Enteroscopy-assisted or laparoscopic-assisted approaches can be used for those with gastric bypass anatomy. Difficulties in removing bile duct stones can be related to stone-related factors such as the size and location of the stone or to altered anatomy such as stricture in the bile duct or Roux-en-Y anatomy. Several endoscopy approaches and techniques have described in the recent past that have greatly enhanced our ability to remove these "difficult" bile duct stones.
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: In 10-15% of the cases, conventional methods for removing bile duct stones by ERCP/balloon-basket extraction fail. The purpose of this review is to describe endoscopic techniques in managing these "difficult bile duct stones." RECENT FINDINGS: Endoscopic papillary large balloon dilation with balloon extraction ± mechanical lithotripsy is the initial approach used to retrieve large bile duct stones. With advent of digital cholangioscopy, electrohydraulic and laser lithotripsy are gaining popularity. Enteroscopy-assisted or laparoscopic-assisted approaches can be used for those with gastric bypass anatomy. Difficulties in removing bile duct stones can be related to stone-related factors such as the size and location of the stone or to altered anatomy such as stricture in the bile duct or Roux-en-Y anatomy. Several endoscopy approaches and techniques have described in the recent past that have greatly enhanced our ability to remove these "difficult" bile duct stones.
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Keywords:
Bile duct stones; Digital cholangioscopy; Endoscopic papillary large balloon dilation; Lithotripsy
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