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Choledochoscopy without choledocotomy.

D D Nghiem
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Abstract

Choledochoscopy without choledochotomy can be performed in selected instances in which the cystic duct can be dilated to accommodate the fiberoptic instrument. This procedure may obviate choledochotomy and T-tube drainage performed routinely for exploration of the CBD.

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D D Nghiem. 1987. Choledochoscopy without choledocotomy.. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/3563852/

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