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Abstract

A surgical cholecystotomy catheter tract was used to remove multiple residual gallbladder calculi postoperatively. The extractions were carried out employing the Burhenne technique. The approach described offers an attractive alternative to surgery in poor-risk patients.

Key words  Basket technique, Burhenne - Gallbladder, calculi - Percutaneous removal of stones - Catheters and catheterization

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