The treatment of choice for an 8 mm retained common bile duct (CBD) stone is:: (A) Laparoscopic CBD exploration, (B) Percutaneous stone extraction, (C) Endoscopic stone extraction, (D) Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy
Answer is C. Treatment of Choledocolithiaisis Stone <1.5 cm --ERCP + Stone Removal ERCP is both diagnostic and therapeutic as stenting procedures may be done to allete the obstruction. Stone >1.5cm - Choledochotomy When distal obstruction is suspected- Choledochoduodenostomy