Video Tip: Managing Bile Duct Stones of All Sizes | December 2023-Managing Bile Duct Stones of All Sizes

Managing Bile Duct Stones of All Sizes

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Video Summary

This video provides tips on managing common bile duct stones using endoscopic techniques. The speaker explains that for smaller stones, sphincterotomy or balloon sweeps can effectively remove them. However, larger stones may require a combination of techniques such as papillary balloon dilation, mechanical lithotripsy, or cholangioscopy with lithotripsy. The video includes case examples and emphasizes the importance of careful technique to avoid complications. The speaker concludes by stating that endoscopic management has greatly reduced the need for surgery and emphasizes the need to prioritize patient safety.

Keywords

common bile duct stones

endoscopic techniques

sphincterotomy

balloon sweeps

complications