Abstract:Objective:To explore the diagnosis and treatment of cystic duct stump concretion.
Methods :The clinical data of 22 cases of cystic duct stump concretion were retrospectively analysed.
Results:Of 22 cases, six cases were diagnosed by ERCP; 12 by MRCP; and the other four cases had long cystic duct stump with stones found at operation, and proved by intraoperative cholangiography. All cases were cured by re-operation, and at more than 3 years follow up, the results were satisfactory.
Conclusions:The cystic duct stump concretion is closely related to the first operation. MRCP and ERCP are the most valuable diagnotic methods. Re-operation is difficult and needs to be done with care.