Novel “Through-the-Endoscope” Technique for Removing Biliary Stones Trapped in a Retrieval Basket

P. Draganov; J. T. Cunningham

doi:10.1055/s-2002-19850

Endoscopy, Inhaltsverzeichnis

Endoscopy 2002; 34(2): 176
DOI: 10.1055/s-2002-19850

Unusual Cases and Technical Notes

Novel “Through-the-Endoscope” Technique for Removing Biliary Stones Trapped in a Retrieval Basket

P. Draganov¹ , J. T. Cunningham²

¹Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, USA
²Division of Gastroenterology/Hepatology, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina, USA

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