Nonoperative retrieval of impacted intrahepatic biliary stones using the fogarty balloon catheter

Radiology. 1979 Dec;133(3 Pt 1):803-5. doi: 10.1148/133.3.803b.

Abstract

Nonoperative removal of impacted intrahepatic stones was achieved in 2 patients using a Fogarty balloon catheter. The stones could not be dislodged with a basket. Fluoroscopic monitoring during the procedure reduces the risk of injury to the liver.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Bile Ducts, Intrahepatic / diagnostic imaging*
  • Catheterization / methods*
  • Cholangiography
  • Cholelithiasis / diagnostic imaging
  • Cholelithiasis / therapy*
  • Fluoroscopy
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged