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Newest firstBackground/aims This study aimed to investigate the patterns of preferred endoscopic procedure types and techniques for managing difficult common bile duct (CBD) stones in South Korea. Methods The Committee of Policy and Quality Management of Korean Pancreatobiliary Association (KPBA) conducted a survey containing 19 questions. Both paper and online surveys were carried out; with the paper survey being conducted d…
Open article record in new tab ↗Introduction Common bile duct (CBD) stones are a health concern for 10-20% of individuals with symptomatic gallstones, leading to health complications and placing a burden on healthcare systems. This study was initiated to investigate the changes in microbiome compositions and the metabolic signature associated with CBD stones. The research approach integrated taxonomic and functional data with metabolomics data,…
Open article record in new tab ↗Background Common bile duct (CBD) stone recurrence is a common late adverse event after CBD stone treatment. In this preliminary study, we compared the bile fluid and duodenum microbial profiles of patients with or without recurrent CBD stones to identify risk factors associated with recurrence. Methods Bile fluid samples of 47 consecutive patients who underwent ERCP for biliary diseases were subjected to microbio…
Open article record in new tab ↗Background Common bile duct (CBD) stone is one of the most prevalent gastroenterological diseases, but the role played by biliary microbiota in the pathogenesis of CBD stones remains obscure. The aim of this study was to investigate the characteristics of the biliary tract core microbiome and its potential association with the formation of pigment stones. Methods Twenty-eight patients with biliary obstruction of v…
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