choledochoscope

(kŏ-led′ŏ-kŏ-skōp″) [ choledocho- + -scope]

A fiber-optic endoscope for examining the interior of the common bile duct.

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showed that a combined "tripartite" approach of pre-operative ERCP, laparoscopy, and intraoperative choledochoscope is a safe and effective means of treating Mirizzi's syndrome and is associated with faster post operative recovery in terms of early resumption of oral feeds and shorter hospitalisation time.

PRE-OPERATIVE ERCP BILE DUCT STENTING AND LAPAROSCOPIC CHOLEDOCHOPLASTY IS SAFE AND EFFECTIVE IN THE MANAGEMENT OF MIRIZZI'S SYNDROME

The development of flexible cystoscopy started through the novel use of the choledochoscope into the bladder (originally it was only meant for use in the common bile duct).

Outcomes of outpatient ureteral stenting without fluoroscopy at Groote Schuur Hospital, Cape Town, South Africa

A 5 mm choledochoscope was introduced via a longitudinal choledochotomy and confirmed the presence of an impacted basket plus large stone at the ampulla (Figure 3).

Laparoscopic Common Bile Duct Exploration for Retrieval of Impacted Dormia Basket following Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography with Mechanical Failure: Case Report with Literature Review

Then a choledochoscope was inserted into the common bile duct for exploration after continuous rinsing.

Effects of intravenously infused lidocaine on analgesia and gastrointestinal function of patients receiving laparoscopic common bile duct exploration

Methods: Totally, 18 patients were diagnosed with BCS by cholangiography following OLT using choledochoscope or endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography.

Biliary Cast Syndrome: Hepatic Artery Resistance Index, Pathological Changes, Morphology and Endoscopic Therapy

Balloon catheter pulmonary embolectomy under direct visual control using a choledochoscope. Ann Thorac Surg 2011; 91: 621-3.

Surgical embolectomy in treating acute massive pulmonary embolism

Distal excision should be complete down to the level of the pancreatic duct junction, which can be confirmed endoscopically using a choledochoscope or, if not available, a paediatric cystoscope in the case of fusiform cysts with pancreaticobiliary malunion.

Solving difficult hepatobiliary problems in children

The cystic duct can be dilated for passage of a small-diameter flexible fiberoptic choledochoscope for direct visualization of the duct and retrieval with a basket passed through the working channel of the choledochoscope.

Laparoscopic general surgery: state of the art

[3] Per-operative post-exploratory cholangiogram has much morbidity where a choledochoscope is mandatory.

CONGENITAL AGENESIS OF GALLBLADDER--A HOSPITAL-BASED STUDY

Unavailability of choledochoscope to assess the CBD stones on 2nd exploration.

Post laparoscopic cholecystectomy exploration: An audit

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