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Endoscopy 1980; 12(1): 38-40
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1021707
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Descending Sphincterotomy of the Papilla of Vater Through a Choledochoduodenostomy Under Endoscopic View

Another Variant of Endoscopic Papillotomy (EPT)D. Wurbs, F. Hagenmüller, M. Classen
  • Abteilung für Gastroenterologie im Zentrum der inneren Medizin, Klinikum der Universität Frankfurt am Main
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17 March 2008 (online)

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Summary

Endoscopic papillotomy requires deep cannulation of the papilla of Vater. But retrograde placing of the papillotome in the distal common bile duct is not always possible. Occasionally conditions permitting a descending antegrade cannulation of the papilla are found. An existing choledochoduodenostomy can be used as access for such a cannulation from above. A papillotome, type Erlangen, introduced into the papilla from above, spontaneously adopts the correct cutting direction. With regard to its length the incision has, however, to be monitored endoscopically. Also, undesired additional burns in the duodenum only can be avoided by endoscopic control. This may require the use of a second instrument.

The technique described above was successfully applied as another variant of descending papillotomy.

Key words:

Descending sphincterotomy - Choledochoduodenostomy - Cholangiophytiasis

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