High volume stentolith in a case of neglected CBD stent: A case report
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2024-01
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IP Innovative Publication Pvt. Ltd.
Abstract
Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) with endoscopic sphincterotomy (EST) and stone extraction is widely accepted as the treatment of choice for a patient of any age with choledocholithiasis. Stentolith: It describes as a forgotten stent post ERCP which acts as nidus for stone formation. Stents has to be removed within 6 weeks. Longer periods of unattended stents leads to wide range of complications like cholangitis, pancreatitis, biliary stricture and biliary cirrhosis. Management involves either endoscopic retrieval of stents or surgical exploration.
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Stentolith, Choledocholithiasis, Cholangitis, Neglected CBD stents
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Anandh SM, Raju K, kumar S, Harikrishnan A, Palanigoundar R, Babu G. . High volume stentolith in a case of neglected CBD stent: A case report. Journal of Applied Biology & Biotechnology. 2024 Jan; 11(1): 25-27