Abstract
We report a case of a pigmented gallstone which formed around a surgical staple in the bile duct. The stone was removed and retrieved endoscopically. A brief review of bile duct foreign bodies and gallstones is presented.
Case Report | Open Access
Endoscopic Treatment of a Bile Duct Stone Containing a Surgical Staple
Received18 Mar 1990
Accepted28 Mar 1990
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