Temporary CBD Stenting with a Nelaton Tube Is a More Practical and Safer Option Than T-Tube Drainage after Conventional CBD Exploration for Choledocholithiasis.

Conclusion: Nelaton tube with internal biliary drainage is effective and safer than T-tube drainage and it helps in reduction of the PO hospital stay time. In addition, it avoids all short-term complications of T-tube.
PMID: 30302070 [PubMed]

Source: HPB Surgery - October 12, 2018 Category: Surgery Tags: HPB Surg Source Type: research