Abstract

Percutaneous transhepatic cholangioscopy (PTCS) is the primary treatment option for general cases of intrahepatic duct stones. However, there are no reports on the use of PTCS for intrahepatic duct stones in patients who had undergone living donor liver transplantation (LDLT). We experienced two cases of successful intrahepatic stone removal by the use of PTCS in LDLT patients. With these cases, we have confirmed that PTCS management can be safely performed not only for a general bile duct stone, but also for a bile duct stone that develops in a patient that had previously undergone liver transplantation. (Korean J Gastrointest Endosc 2008;36:318-323)

• Keywords: Living donor liver transplantation (LDLT), Intrahepatic duct stone, Percutaneous transhepatic cholangioscopy (PTCS)