Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
Laparoscopic Common Bile Duct Exploration Using a Disposable Bronchoscope. |
| Authors: |
Riojas-Garza, Alberto, Morales-Morales, Carlos A., Leyva-Alvizo, Adolfo, RodrÃguez, Alejandro H. |
| Source: |
Indian Journal of Surgery; Oct2023, Vol. 85 Issue 5, p1238-1241, 4p |
| Subject Terms: |
GALLSTONES, SURGICAL anastomosis, HOSPITAL emergency services, TREATMENT effectiveness, SMALL intestine, BRONCHOSCOPY, DISPOSABLE medical devices, LAPAROSCOPIC common bile duct exploration |
| Abstract: |
Laparoscopic common bile duct exploration (LCBDE) remains underutilized in the management of common bile duct (CBD) stones. The exact cause of this under-utilization remains unclear; however, identified barriers to LCBDE implementation include lack of training and unavailability of dedicated instruments. LCBDE is an attractive alternative for stone retrieval in patients with Roux-en-Y gastric bypass given the anatomical difficulty in endoscopic retrograde cholangiopaneatography (ERCP). Direct visualization through choledochoscopy is the method of choice for LCBDE. However, dedicated choledoscopes are expensive and not widely available, which may lead surgeons to seek for alternatives at their particular environment. With the COVID-19 pandemic, disposable bronchoscopes have become widely accessible at our institution, raising the possibility of using one for direct vision of the biliary tract. We present the case of a 61-year-old male with past medical history of Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, who presented to the emergency department with a CBD stone. Successful LCBDE was achieved with the aid of a disposable bronchoscope for direct visualization of the biliary tract. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: |
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