ASGE DDW Videos from Around the World | 2023-A LOW COST ALTERNATIVE FOR COMMON BILE DUCT EXPLORATION FOR THE TREATMENT OF CHOLEDOCHOLITHIASIS

A LOW COST ALTERNATIVE FOR COMMON BILE DUCT EXPLORATION FOR THE TREATMENT OF CHOLEDOCHOLITHIASIS

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The video discusses a low-cost alternative treatment for cholerocolitesis, which is the presence of gallstones in the common bile duct. Symptoms of this condition include abdominal pain, jaundice, fever, and elevated liver enzymes. The treatment depends on the patient's risk level, with options including cholecystectomy with cholangiogram, laparoscopic exploration, or open exploration. Laparoscopic common bile duct exploration is found to be a safe and cost-effective treatment. The video describes a case of a 50-year-old male with cholerocolitesis, where a cholangiogram is performed and a stone is successfully removed. The procedure is considered technically reliable and provides effective management with low morbidity and mortality. It is also a more cost-effective treatment option for common bile duct stones.

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Keywords

cholerocolitesis

laparoscopic exploration

common bile duct stones

cost-effective treatment

cholangiogram