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Endoscopy 1989; 21(5): 223-224
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1010730
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Cannulation of the Cystic Duct and Gallbladder

G. L. Miller1 , B. H. Laurence3 , J. H. McCarthy2
  • 1Department of Radiology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Dallas, Texas USA
  • 2Department of Internal Medicine, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Dallas, Texas USA
  • 3Department of Gastroenterology, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Nedlands, Perth, Western Australia
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17 March 2008 (online)

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Cannulation of the Cystic Duct and Gallbladder (Endoscopy Vol. 21, Sept. 1989, pp. 223-224)Endoscopy 1990; 22(04): 191-191
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1012839

Summary

A hydrophilic polymer-coated, steerable guide wire with graduated stiffness can be used to cannulate the gallbladder.

A catheter can then be placed in the gallbladder. This technique was successful in 9 out of 12 patients and took less than 10 minutes from the time of introduction of the guide wire until the catheter was placed in the gallbladder. There was one episode of perforation which was managed conservatively and two failures of cannulation.

This technique will open up a new era in diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy.

Key words:

Steerable guide wire - Cannulation - Gallbladder

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