MANAGEMENT OUTCOME OF RESIDUAL COMMON BILE DUCT STONES AT AGA KHAN UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
Abstract
Background: The frequency of residual common bile duct (CBD) stones in patients with previouscholecystectomy ranges from 2-10%, and a minimally invasive approach is generally
recommended for these patients. This study reviews the experience in the management of residual
CBD stones at the Aga Khan University Hospital. Methods: All adult patients diagnosed to have
residual CBD stones, from 1993 to 2001, were identified and analyzed in terms of the treatment
modality utilized and its associated complications. The role of endoscopic sphincterotomy was
particularly analyzed in our set-up. Results: The study population consisted of 66 patients. The
mean age was 52 (range:18-84 years) years with a female to male ratio of 51:15. The primary
mode of management consisted of endoscopic sphincterotomy in 61 patients (92.5%). The initial
clearance rate for these patients was 75%, while the remaining 25% required ancillary procedures
to achieve a complete clearance. Procedure related complications were observed in 17 (28%)
patients, with zero mortality. The other 5 patients (7.5%) underwent an open choledochotomy as a
primary procedure with no further complications. Conclusions: Endoscopic sphincterotomy is the
most frequent treatment modality used for the management of residual CBD stones at our hospital.
Although initial success rate seems low, the fact that endoscopic sphincterotomy is a less invasive
procedure justifies its preferential utilization. The study does not compare the results of
endoscopic management with open surgery, as the number of patients managed by open
choledochotomy is very small.
Keywords: Common bile dust stones, Retained common bile duct stones, Endoscopic
sphincterotomy, Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreaticography
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