To the technique of dissolving gallstones with chloroform

Abstract

Chloroform, ether, heparin, mono-octanoin, taurocholate, etc. were used by different authors to dissolve concrements. Direct contact of a chemical compound with gallstones is necessary for lysis of concrements. It is noted that chemicals, especially organic solvents, should be used with caution since they are toxic themselves and can cause aggravation of hepatitis, limited liver necrosis, formation of acute duodenal ulcers with bleeding, etc. Therefore, before deciding on the use of chloroform for lysis of residual choledochal concrements it is necessary to exclude liver functional changes by laboratory tests.

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