Published June 1998 | Version v1
Journal article

Fragmentation of common bile duct and pancreatic duct stones by extracorporeal shock-wave lithotripsy

  • 1. Ansan Junior College, Seoul (Korea, Republic of)
  • 2. Asan Medical Center, Seoul (Korea, Republic of)

Description

To determine its usefulness and safety of extracorporeal shock-wave lithotripsy in common bile duct and pancreatic duct stones, we analyzed the results of 13 patients with common bile duct stones and 6 patients with pancreatic duct stones which were removed by endoscopic procedures using the balloon or basket, who was performed the extracorporeal shock-wave lithotripsy using the ultrasonography for stone localization with a spark gap type Lithotriptor(Dornier MPL 9000, Germany). Fragmentation and complete clearance of the common bile duct and pancreatic duct stones were obtained in 19 of 19 patients(100%). Apart from transient attacks of fever in 2 of 13 patients with common bile duct stones(15%) and mild elevation of serum amylase and lipase in 2 of 6 patients with pancreatic duct stones(33%), no other serious side effects were observed. In our experiences, extracorporeal shock-wave lithotripsy is a safe and useful treatment for endoscopically unretrievable common bile duct and pancreatic duct stones

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Journal of the Korean Society of Radiological Technology
Journal Volume
21
Journal Issue
1
Series
33 refs., 2 figs., 2 tabs
Journal Page Range
p. 40-45
ISSN
1226-2854

INIS

Country of Publication
Korea, Republic of
Country of Input or Organization
Korea, Republic of
INIS RN
32033673
Subject category
S62: RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE;
Descriptors DEI
BILIARY TRACT; BLOOD SERUM; FRAGMENTATION; KIDNEYS; PANCREAS; PATIENTS; SHOCK WAVES; THERAPY; ULTRASONOGRAPHY
Descriptors DEC
BIOLOGICAL MATERIALS; BLOOD; BLOOD PLASMA; BODY; BODY FLUIDS; DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES; DIGESTIVE SYSTEM; ENDOCRINE GLANDS; GLANDS; MATERIALS; MEDICINE; ORGANS