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Newest firstBackground and Study Aims Biliary obstruction caused by food is a little known and rarely reported long-term complication of endoscopic sphincterotomy (ES). This retrospective study aimed to characterize patients diagnosed with this condition between 2012 and 2025 and to assess the outcomes of surgical therapy. Patients and Methods Patients were selected who were diagnosed with symptomatic duodenobiliary reflux of…
Open article record in new tab ↗Forgotten biliary stents are rarely encountered in hepatobiliary practice. Most patients undergo timely removal of a common bile duct (CBD) stent by endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), or sometimes the stent may spontaneously migrate into the gastrointestinal tract and be expelled with stool. Delayed removal or prolonged retention of plastic CBD stents increases the risk of cholangitis, stent bl…
Open article record in new tab ↗Early recognition of intrabiliary rupture in cystic echinococcosis is essential to prevent serious complications. Timely imaging and minimally invasive interventions such as endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography, combined with antiparasitic therapy, can effectively manage biliary obstruction and reduce morbidity in complex cases.
Open article record in new tab ↗Background Early endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) with biliary drainage is recommended for acute cholangitis based on disease severity. However, the optimal timing of ERCP remains unclear. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of urgent ERCP (≤ 24 h) on clinical outcomes in patients with common bile duct (CBD) stone-related acute cholangitis. Methods A retrospective cohort study was conducte…
Gallbladder agenesis is a rare congenital anomaly that is often asymptomatic but may present with clinical features mimicking biliary tract disease. The absence of the gallbladder is frequently undetected by abdominal ultrasound, leading to diagnostic uncertainty and potential surgical dilemmas. Accurate preoperative diagnosis is essential to avoid unnecessary surgical exploration and iatrogenic complications. We…
Open article record in new tab ↗Objective Postoperative complications after surgery for congenital biliary dilatation (CBD) can be life-threatening and often necessitate redo surgery. We aimed to predict postoperative complications in patients with CBD using machine learning (ML) algorithms. Study design Data from pediatric patients with CBD who were surgically treated at our hospital between July 2014 and July 2023 was retrospectively analyzed.…
Open article record in new tab ↗Objectives Endoscopic lithotripsy and elective cholecystectomy, followed by endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography, are the first-line treatments for patients with common bile duct (CBD) stones (CBDS) and gallstones. However, this approach entails acute cholecystitis and recurrent cholangitis risk while patients await surgery. We aimed to identify acute cholecystitis and cholangitis risk factors during the…
Open article record in new tab ↗Gallbladder rupture, though rare, is a serious complication often arising from choledocholithiasis and subsequent interventions such as endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP). In this case, the patient presented with acute choledocholithiasis and underwent ERCP with sphincterotomy and stone extraction, followed by placement of a fully covered metal stent in the common bile duct (CBD). While the use…
Open article record in new tab ↗Background Symptomatic calculus biliary disease is common with associated morbidity and occasional mortality, further confounded when there is concomitant common bile duct (CBD) stones. Choledocholithiasis and clearance of the duct reduces recurrent cholangitis, but the question is whether after clearance of the CBD if there is a need to perform a cholecystectomy. This meta-analysis evaluated outcomes in patients…
Background Gallbladder agenesis is a biliary tract related congenital malformation with an incidence of 10-65 per 100,000 and associated with other congenital abnormalities. GA is usually asymptomatic, but sometimes patients become symptomatic. The most usual symptoms are jaundice, abdominal pain in the right upper quadrant, nausea and vomiting. We reported a case of GA and choledochogastric fistula in a patient w…
Open article record in new tab ↗Biliary neuroendocrine carcinoma (BNEC) develops in the biliary tract and is characterized by the presence of neuroendocrine cells and account for less than 1% of all malignancies. We present a patient with no significant risk factors of BNEC who presented with abdominal pain and jaundice. An endoscopic ultrasound with endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography was concerning for neoplasm and less likely Miriz…
Open article record in new tab ↗Background T-tube drainage after laparoscopic common bile duct exploration (LCBDE) has been demonstrated to be safe and effective for patients with acute cholangitis caused by common bile duct stones (CBDSs). The outcomes after LCBDE with primary closure in patients with CBDS-related acute cholangitis are unknown. The present study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of LCBDE with primary closure for the man…
Abstract Common bile duct (CBD) stone is a commonly encountered disease that is associated with various clinical presentations ranging from the mild form of biliary colic to the severe complication of acute cholangitis. Recently, diabetes mellitus (DM) has been linked to the development of biliary diseases; however, no data regarding the association of DM with acute cholangitis development in the setting of CBD st…
Open article record in new tab ↗Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is increasingly encountered. It is associated with several comorbid diseases. However, its association with infectious biliary diseases is still unknown. Aims: We aimed to assess whether NAFLD is a risk factor for the development of acute cholangitis among patients with common bile duct (CBD) stones. Methods: We performed a retrospective study, including all patients with…
Open article record in new tab ↗Background/aims After endoscopic treatment of common bile duct (CBD) stones, recurrence of choledocholithiasis due to small stone fragments and post-endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (post-ERCP) cholangitis can occur. We determined the effect of biliary stenting after removal of CBD stones on the recurrence of CBD stones and the incidence of post-ERCP cholangitis. Methods We performed a retrospective…
Open article record in new tab ↗Background Duplication of the extrahepatic bile duct (DCBD) is an extremely rare congenital anomaly of the biliary system. There are five types of DCBD according to the latest classification. Among them, Type V is characterized by single drainage of the extrahepatic bile ducts. Reports on DCBD Type V are scarce. Case summary A 77-year-old woman presented with recurrent epigastric pain but without fever or chills.…
Open article record in new tab ↗Background In human medicine, congenital maljunction of the common bile duct (CBD) and main pancreatic duct (MPD), or pancreatobiliary maljunction (PBM), is a known cause of cholecystitis. Objective Pancreatic enzyme activity in the bile (a diagnostic marker for PBM) of healthy cats was measured to determine normal values and evaluate its relationship with biliary morphology. Animals Fifty-two healthy cats. Method…
Background About 10% of patients with gallbladder (GB) stones also have concurrent common bile duct (CBD) stones. Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) after removal of CBD stones using endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is the most widely used method for treating coexisting gallbladder and common bile duct stones. We evaluated the optimal timing of LC after ERCP according to clinical factors, focus…
Open article record in new tab ↗Background IgG4-related sclerosing cholangitis (IgG4-RSC) is an uncommon benign disease, and its rarer, isolated and mass-forming subtype poses a significant challenge to differential diagnosis from cholangiocarcinoma of the extrahepatic bile duct. We herein report a case of isolated IgG4-RSC with an obstructing bile duct mass, for which extrahepatic bile duct resection was performed under the impression of proxim…
Open article record in new tab ↗Background Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is essential for managing biliary and pancreatic disorders. Infection is the most morbid complication of ERCP and among the most common causes of ERCP-related death. Case presentation A 69-year-old man presented with right upper quadrant abdominal pain, obstructive jaundice and abnormal liver function tests. Ultrasound revealed cholelithiasis without…