Routine Cysticotomy and Flushing of the Cystic Duct in Patients with Low Risk of Common Duct Stones: Can It Be Beneficial?

Background. Gallstone disease affects 15–20% of the general population and up to 20% of these patients present common bile duct stones. Aim. This observational study reports our experience on routine cysticotomy and flushing of the cystic duct in patients with low risk of common duct stones. Materia...

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Main Authors: Piera Leon, Fabiola Giudici, Antonio Sciuto, Francesco Corcione
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2017-01-01
Series:Minimally Invasive Surgery
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2017/9814389