Entrapment of a Dormia Basket in the Cystic Duct: Case Report. (11th October 2012)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Pariani, Dario; Zetti, Giorgio; Cortese, Ferdinando
• Other Names: Bhatt S. Academic Editor.; Kosugi S.-I. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in surgery. Volume 2012(2012)
• Publication Date: 2012-10-11
• Subjects: Surgery -- Periodicals; Surgery -- Case studies -- Periodicals; Surgical Procedures, Operative; General Surgery; Surgery; Electronic journals; Periodicals; Case studies; Periodicals; Case Reports; Fulltext; Internet Resources; Periodicals; 617
• DOI: 10.1155/2012/731230
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6900

Abstract

Abstract : Nowadays endoscopic treatment of common bile duct stones is considered the treatment of choice for all common bile duct stones. Although this procedure is related to a good success rate, in rare cases serious complications can happen, especially if you use a Dormia basket. Here we describe the clinical case of a patient affected by hepatolithiasis, cholelithiasis, and common bile duct lithiasis with entrapment of a Dormia basket in the cystic duct. It was necessary to perform a surgical choledochotomy to deal with this rare complication.