Endoscopic sphincterotomy of the ampulla of Vater

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Endoscopic sphincterotomy at the papilla of Vater, combining and modifying technics already established for retrograde cannulation and electrosurgical polypectomy, has been successfully performed in 2 patients with removal of stones impacted in the ampulla and proximal common bile duct. The authors caution that further investigation is in order to assure the safety and efficacy of the procedure.

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