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Newest firstBackground Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) and laser lithotripsy (LL) are established alternatives for the management of difficult common bile duct (CBD) stones. However, there is limited evidence regarding the efficacy and safety of the latest-generation Dornier Delta III lithotripter. In particular, evidence on the clinical performance of the Dornier Delta III lithotripter is scarce. Aim To evaluate…
Open article record in new tab ↗CBD stones impose significant morbidity and cost. This review compares the efficacy and safety of endoscopic sphincterotomy (EST) and laparoscopic common bile duct exploration (LCBDE) and summarizes emerging techniques and remaining controversies. While EST remains a cornerstone for rapid stone extraction, particularly in high-risk surgical candidates, its association with post-procedural pancreatitis and long-ter…
Open article record in new tab ↗Aim To compare the efficacy of a session of extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) before endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) vs ERCP only for problematic and large common bile duct (CBD) stones. Methods Adult patients with CBD stones for whom initial ERCP was unsuccessful because of the large size of CBD stones were identified. The patients were randomized into two groups, an "ESWL + ERCP g…