Korean J Gastrointest Endosc.  1988 Nov;8(2):163-166.

A Case of Common Bile Duct Stones Treated by Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL)

• Song SY
• Chung JB
• Han KH
• Lee DG
• Kim WH
• Kang JK
• Choi HJ
• Lee MS
• Kim MJ
• Lee JT

Abstract

We report the case of a 44-year-old woman underwent cholecystectomy with two common bile duct stones (2.6 x 1,9 cm and 1.6 X 1.0 cm) which failed to be captured by endoscopic mechanical lithotriptor. However, those were successfully dia-integrated with extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL), permitting subsequent endosaopic extraction using the Dormia basket of the fragments without complication; In our experience, ESWL is considered to be a new and safe method to treat patients with common bile duct stone which cannot be removed by endoscopic mechanical lithotripsy.

MeSH Terms

Adult
Cholecystectomy
Common Bile Duct*
Female
Humans
Lithotripsy*
Shock*