Question 308 · LEK · Surgery of the bile ducts and gallbladder
Endoscopic papillotomy (sphincterotomy) allows for accessing the bile ducts and subsequent stone removal. Which of the following is a contraindication to this procedure?
- A. coagulation abnormalities.
- B. insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus.
- C. history of cholecystectomy.
- D. portal hypertension.
- E. obstructive jaundice.
Hint
Sphincterotomy means cutting the papilla with diathermy — which condition makes that cut dangerous?
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