Recurrent bile duct stones after transduodenal sphincteroplasty

Abstract

Recurrent stone formation is rare after an adequate TDS and probably reflects retained food debris within the CBD. Initial treatment may be endoscopic, but biliary diversion is needed for those with recurrent symptoms.

Lessons learnt from a case of extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy for a residual gallbladder stone

“…Gallstones detected within 2 years after attempted removal are considered ‘residual’ [11] . Our patient’s symptoms returned within 8 months, and an MRCP confirmed the presence of a stone.…”