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Stentolith also known as stent-stone complex of common bile duct is rare long -term complication of forgotten or retained stent. Most common long-term complication of retained common bile duct stent is cholangitis with stone. We reported a 60 years old female presented with cholangitis and having history of ERCP and laparoscopic cholecystectomy 7 and 5 years ago respectively. MRCP shows dilated CBD, CHD, central and peripheral IHBR with a tubular filling defect of 8.2 cm in CHD, CBD and extending up to 2nd part of duodenum and also a small filling defect in cystic duct remnant. Patient underwent for open CBD exploration. Retained stent and multiple stones are removed. She had an uneventful post-operative course. Patient should be advised for regular follow up and stent removal after 6 weeks.. |
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