Difficult choledocholithiasis. Literature review
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https://doi.org/10.30978/GS-2024-3-73Keywords:
difficult choledocholithiasis, choledochoscopy, choledocholithoextraction, mechanical jaundice, endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatographyAbstract
The incidence of stones in the common bile duct in patients with symptomatic gallstone disease varies significantly and depends on age, ranging from 5% to 33%. In 85—90% of cases, choledocholithiasis is effectively treated with endoscopic papillotomy (EPT) and lithoextraction, which is currently considered the standard method for managing this pathology. However, in 10—15% of cases, choledocholithiasis is technically challenging for endoscopic treatment, requiring alternative methods and specialized equipment. This research examines the epidemiological aspects related to the increasing detection rate of choledocholithiasis, which is attributed to advancements in modern diagnostic techniques. Particular emphasis is placed on etiological factors such as genetics, obesity, and dietary habits that enhance bile lithogenicity. The pathogenesis section elucidates the mechanisms underlying primary and secondary stone formation in the bile ducts and their physiological impacts, including such complications as acute cholangitis, biliary sepsis, cholestatic hepatitis, and biliary cirrhosis of the liver. Distinct focus is placed on the criteria for difficult choledocholithiasis, encompassing stone characteristics, location, altered biliary anatomy, and the patient’s general condition. Diagnostic techniques include laboratory and instrumental investigations, particularly ultrasound, magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography, endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography, and endoscopic ultrasound. The treatment section emphasizes the importance of timely stone removal to prevent complications. Modern treatment options are discussed, including both conservative and surgical methods such as endoscopic procedures and laparoscopic surgeries. The significance of an interdisciplinary approach to the diagnosis and treatment of choledocholithiasis and its many manifestations is emphasized.
Difficult choledocholithiasis remains a relevant issue in hepatobiliary surgery, and its effective treatment requires an individualized and multidisciplinary approach, involving endoscopic and laparoscopic technologies.
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