ArticlePrudkov ID, Vikhriev SS, Khodakov VV, Prudkov VV, Prudkov MI, Dorofeeva IG.
Vestn Khir Im I I Grek. 1978 Jun;120(6):45-8.
The experience with non-surgical treatment of retained stones in 13 patients is described. The treatment was successful in 8 cases. The method of dissolution of the stones and their mechanical removal with the help of a lithotrap of own design was used. The conclusion is drawn, that the treatment of the patients with gallstones in presence of external biliary fistulas should start from conservative methods.