Video Tip: Cholangioscopy-Directed Electrohydraulic Lithotripsy (EHL)

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Summary: This video discusses the use of Cholangioscopy-Directed Electrohydraulic Lithotripsy (EHL) for the management of large and difficult bile duct stones. The EHL technique involves creating an electric spark between two electrodes to generate a shock wave that fragments the stone. The video includes a case study of a patient with choledocholithiasis and demonstrates the use of EHL for stone fragmentation. The benefits of EHL include high success rates and single-session stone clearance. Risks of the procedure include cholangitis, bleeding, and rare cases of perforation. Overall, Cholangioscopy-Directed EHL is considered a safe and effective option for difficult bile duct stones.<br />Credit: This ASGE Video Tip is sponsored by Braintree.

Keywords

Cholangioscopy-Directed Electrohydraulic Lithotripsy

bile duct stones

EHL technique

stone fragmentation

choledocholithiasis