Nonoperative options for management of residual stones after cholecystostomy in high-risk patients

David M. Reed; S. S. Daye; R. M. Lincer

doi:10.1117/12.146243

28 May 1993 Nonoperative options for management of residual stones after cholecystostomy in high-risk patients

David M. Reed, S. S. Daye, R. M. Lincer

Proceedings Volume 1879, Lasers in Urology, Gynecology, and General Surgery; (1993) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.146243
Event: OE/LASE'93: Optics, Electro-Optics, and Laser Applications in Scienceand Engineering, 1993, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Abstract

Cholecystostomy is frequently performed to obtain control of sepsis in high risk patients with acute cholecystitis. Retained stones in the gallbladder may cause future clinical problems. We present two patients with cholecystostomy tubes managed non-operatively. A review of other reported methods for stone extraction or destruction is also presented. Knowledge of safe and effective techniques for removal of these stones, using minimally invasive techniques is useful to the general surgeon.

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David M. Reed, S. S. Daye, and R. M. Lincer "Nonoperative options for management of residual stones after cholecystostomy in high-risk patients", Proc. SPIE 1879, Lasers in Urology, Gynecology, and General Surgery, (28 May 1993); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.146243

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