Early cholangioscopy-guided lithotripsy for clearance of biliary stones associated with narrow lower bile duct
Abstract Background and study aims: Stones larger than the distal common bile duct (CBD) are difficult to remove with conventional…
biliary stones
Laparoscopic-cholangioscopic cooperative modified tunnel technique for hepatolithiasis combined with dilated common bile duct: A case report and literature review
Abstract Introduction: Intrahepatic and extrahepatic lithiasis, a condition characterized by the presence of stones in the liver and bile ducts,…
Predictors of success of conventional ERCP for bile duct stones and need for single-operator cholangioscopy
Abstract Background and study aims The characteristics of difficult stones requiring cholangioscopy-assisted lithotripsy are poorly defined. We sought to determine…
EUS and ERCP in the Same Session for Biliary Stones: From Risk Stratification to Treatment Strategy in Different Clinical Conditions
Abstract Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) with sphincterotomy and stone extraction is the treatment of choice for choledocholithiasis, reaching a successful…
Bedside score predicting retained common bile duct stone in acute biliary pancreatitis
Abstract BACKGROUND: Retained common bile duct (CBD) stone after an acute episode of biliary pancreatitis is of paramount importance since…
An assessment of the yield of EUS in patients referred for dilated common bile duct and normal liver function tests
Abstract Objective: This study aims to determine the yield of EUS in patients with common bile duct (CBD) dilation and…
The Safety and Efficacy of Single-Operator Cholangioscopy in the Treatment of Difficult Common Bile Duct Stones after Failed Conventional ERCP
Abstract Background: Common bile duct (CBD) stones are extracted with a basket or balloon during ERCP with sphincterotomy. However, some…
Efficacy of Spyglass-Guided Electrohydraulic Lithotripsy in Difficult Bile Duct Stones
Abstract Background/Aims: We aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Spyglass-guided electrohydraulic lithotripsy (EHL) for difficult common bile duct…