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Novel retrieval basket facilitates the extraction of difficult bile duct stones in a patient with surgically altered anatomy
Author(s) -
Tanisaka Yuki,
Mizuide Masafumi,
Fujita Akashi,
Ogawa Tomoya,
Suzuki Masahiro,
Katsuda Hiromune,
Saito Youichi,
Tashima Tomoaki,
Mashimo Yumi,
Ryozawa Shomei
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of hepato‐biliary‐pancreatic sciences
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.63
H-Index - 60
eISSN - 1868-6982
pISSN - 1868-6974
DOI - 10.1002/jhbp.919
Subject(s) - bile duct , anatomy , medicine , duct (anatomy) , surgery
Highlight Bile duct stone extraction is sometimes difficult in patients with surgically altered anatomy. Tanisaka and colleagues present a video case report demonstrating the usefulness of a novel retrieval basket with a unique helical shape, which facilitates the extraction of difficult bile duct stones, even in patients with surgically altered anatomy.