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Newest firstIntroduction Elderly patients with common bile duct (CBD) stones often present with large or multiple stones, making endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)-guided extraction a technically complex and potentially high-risk procedure. Aim This study aimed to compare the efficacy and safety of a staged approach-biliary stenting followed by delayed stone extraction-versus immediate stone removal during…
Open article record in new tab ↗BackgroundPost-stroke delirium (PSD) is a critical neuropsychiatric condition affecting up to 50% of elderly patients during hospitalization, often leading to poorer outcomes. Despite its prevalence, PSD remains underrecognized in clinical practice, and national-level studies exploring its risk factors are limited. ObjectiveThis study aimed to examine the incidence and risk factors associated with PSD in elderly i…
Open article record in new tab ↗Background For patients with choledocholithiasis, laparoscopic common bile duct exploration (LCBDE) is preferred over open surgery. Whether primary closure of the common bile duct (CBD) should be performed upon completion of choledochotomy remains unclear, and the corresponding indications for primary closure of the common bile duct have yet to be fully identified. This study was performed to evaluate the safety a…