Surgical complications of endoscopic sphincterotomy
Between June 1988 and June 1990, 267 endoscopic sphincterotomies were attempted for various indications. In 204 patients (74%) the indication was choledocholithiasis of which 109 with an intact gallbladder. Of the 267 patients, 22 (8.2%) developed complications and 4 died (1.4%). Six required urgent...
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Published in | Revista española de enfermedades digestivas Vol. 79; no. 6; p. 404 |
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Main Authors | , , , , , , , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | Spanish |
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Spain
01.06.1991
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Summary: | Between June 1988 and June 1990, 267 endoscopic sphincterotomies were attempted for various indications. In 204 patients (74%) the indication was choledocholithiasis of which 109 with an intact gallbladder. Of the 267 patients, 22 (8.2%) developed complications and 4 died (1.4%). Six required urgent surgery 2.24% of the entire series and 0.3% of all emergency surgery done in that period in our department. Although most complications can be treated medically, about one fourth require emergency surgery. A medico-surgical team is needed to manage this type of patient. |
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ISSN: | 1130-0108 |