【Abstract】Objective To observe the bacteria in cholesterol stones by electronic microscope and to explore the role of bacteria in the stone formation.Methods Twelve patients with cholelithiasis underwent operations (male 6, female 6, average age 54.6 years） with cholecystolithiasis 5, extrahepatic and intrahepatic bile duct stone 1, common bile duct stone combining with gallstone 6. The cholesterol stones were observed by electronic microscope.Results There were bacterial structures in the cholesterol stones and cholesterol crystals.Conclusion There are bacteria in the core and peripheral of cholesterol stones, which suggests that bacteria may play an initial role in the formation of cholesterol stones.
【Abstract】Objective To discuss the application of endoscopic diagnosis and treatment of biliary stone with choledochofiberscope after orthotopic liver transplantation.Methods Five patients with repeated infection of bile duct and obstructive jaundice were treated with choledochofiberscope through T tube sinus, combining with the plasma shock wave lithotripsy, the eyewinker clam and the basket extraction. Results We could efficiently extract the biliary tract stone through choledochofiberscope combining with plasma shock wave lithotripsy, eyewinker clam and basket extraction; and observe the healing appearance, and blood circulation of the biliary tract. Conclusion The choledochofiberscope can be used to diagnose and treat biliary tract stone of orthotopic liver transplantation. The choledochofiberscope and T tube will be important in diagnosis and treatment of biliary tract stone following orthotopic liver transplantation.