[Bile duct infections as a late complication after endoscopic sphincterotomy].

Unlabelled: Nowadays endoscopic sphincterotomy (SE) is considered to be a "gold standard" in the treatment of residual choledocholithiasis and biliary pancreatitis. Nevertheless patients after invasive procedures concerning bile ducts with destruction of Oddi's sphincter often have increased succeptibility to chronic infections of bile ducts.

Aim: Assessment of the influence of SE on bacterial colonization, development of main bile duct chronic inflammation and recurrent choledocholithiasis.