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      Laparoscopic transcystic duct balloon dilatation of the sphincter of Oddi.

      Surgical Endoscopy
      Adolescent, Adult, Aged, Aged, 80 and over, Catheterization, methods, Child, Gallstones, therapy, Humans, Laparoscopy, Middle Aged, Sphincter of Oddi, Therapeutic Irrigation, Treatment Outcome

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          Balloon dilatation of the sphincter of Oddi has been performed via a laparoscopic transcystic duct technique. Small common duct stones and stone debris have been successfully lavaged into the duodenum in 17 of 20 cases (85%) by this method. Postoperative hyperamylasemia was noted in four patients. Mild clinical pancreatitis was observed in three patients (15%). Further evaluation of this technique as an adjunct to laparoscopic common bile duct stone extraction is warranted.

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