A technique of T-tube replacement / 中国普通外科杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To explore the technique of T-tube replacement after choledochoscopy.Methods Choledochoscopy was performed in 256 cases,replacement of T-tube was conducted by direct insertion technique in 85 cases(Group A),and by a wire-guide technique in 171 cases(Group B).Results Three cases of T-tube replacement were unsuccessful in group A,in one case of which,the T-tube was misguided into the bowel and the patient recovered after conservative treatment following the withdrawal of T-tube.In group B,all the T-tube replacements were conducted successfully with the wire-guide technique.Conclusions Replacement of T-tube is facilitated by the wire-guide technique.