How to close open choledochotomy: primary closure, primary closure with T-tube drainage, or choledochoduodenostomy?

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Aydinli B., ÖZTÜRK G., Atamanalp S. S., Ozogul B., Arslan S., KORKUT E., ...More

TURKISH JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES, vol.46, no.2, pp.283-286, 2016 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 46 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2016
  • Doi Number: 10.3906/sag-1404-182
  • Journal Name: TURKISH JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.283-286
  • Keywords: Primary closure, T-tube drainage, choledochoduodenostomy, endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography, COMMON BILE-DUCT, EXPLORATION, MANAGEMENT, OUTCOMES, LEAKAGE, STONES
  • Akdeniz University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background/aim: Although common bile duct stones are generally treated endoscopically, surgery is required if endoscopic removal is impossible. The aim of this study was to compare the surgical options in such patients.