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  • Title: Needle-knife sphincterotomy.
    Author: Katsinelos P, Dimiropoulos S, Galanis I, Pilpilidis I, Amperiadis P, Katsiba D, Tsolkas P, Papaziogas B, Paroutoglou G, Papagiannis A, Vasiliadis I.
    Journal: Surg Endosc; 2003 Jan; 17(1):158. PubMed ID: 12399865.
    Abstract:
    Choledochocele, now classified as choledochal cyst type III, is a rare anomaly of the terminal biliary tree causing abdominal pain, pancreatitis, and obstructive cholestasis. Traditionally, the therapy for this malformation has been surgery. Recently, endoscopic therapy has been used alternatively for the treatment of choledochocele mainly in adults. We report two patients with recurrent episodes of acute pancreatitis found to be caused by a large choledochocele; both patients were treated by needle-knife sphincterotomy without complications. They remained asymptomatic at 1 and 2 years' follow-up, respectively. Despite the fact that the risk of bleeding seems to be higher using needle-knife sphincterotomy, when the Choledochocele is large, our experience suggests that needle-knife sphincterotomy can be performed accurately and safely. Further studies are necessary to confirm the safety and effectiveness of needle-knife sphincterotomy in large choledochocles.
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