Role of choledochotomy after mechanical lithotripsy‐related adverse event in endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography

Abstract

Key Clinical Message In case of rupture of the mechanical lithotripter's traction wires during an ERCP, we suggest performing a choledochotomy to remove the stone, and remove the closed Dormia basket through the mouth.

Keywords

• choledochotomy
• Dormia basket
• endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
• mechanical lithotripsy‐related adverse event