Preliminary experience with laparoscopic common bile duct exploration
Abstract Background: Herein we present our experience with laparoscopic common bile duct exploration (LCBDE) in managing common bile duct stones.…
Cholecystocholedocholithiasis
Diagnostic Value of Endoscopic Ultrasonography in Symptomatic Patients with High and Intermediate Probabilities of Common Bile Duct Stones and a Negative Computed Tomography Scan
Abstract Background/Aims: When computed tomography (CT) does not indicate choledocholithiasis in highly suspicious patients, there is no definite consensus on…
Clinical Features and Outcomes of Endoscopic Treatment for Stones in Stemware-Shaped Common Bile Ducts: A Multicenter Data Analysis
Abstract Background/Aims: Various anatomical features of the biliary tree affect ability to remove difficult common bile duct (CBD) stones. In…
Which Is the Better Treatment for the Removal of Large Biliary Stones? Endoscopic Papillary Large Balloon Dilation versus Endoscopic Sphincterotomy
Abstract Background/Aims: We evaluated the efficacy and cost-effectiveness of endoscopic papillary large balloon dilation (EPLBD) for large common bile duct…
Thyroid Dysfunction and Choleduocholithiasis
Abstract BACKGROUND: Disturbances in lipid metabolism which occur during hypothyroidism lead to the formation of gallstones. This study aims to…