Lemmel Syndrome as a Rare Cause of Prolonged Right Hypochondrial Pain: A Case Report
Abstract Lemmel syndrome is a rare cholestatic disease caused by a periampullary duodenal diverticulum (PAD) compressing the common bile duct…
endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ercp)
Machine learning models compared to existing criteria for noninvasive prediction of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography-confirmed choledocholithiasis☆
Abstract Background and aims: Noninvasive predictors of choledocholithiasis have generally exhibited marginal performance characteristics. We aimed to identify noninvasive independent…
COVID-19-Induced Bile Duct Casts and Cholangitis: A Case Report
Abstract Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection can lead to various complications involving all of the major organ systems. Gastrointestinal manifestations…
Diagnostic Accuracy of Endoscopic Ultrasonography Versus the Gold Standard Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography in Detecting Common Bile Duct Stones
Abstract Background and objectives Stone in the biliary tract is one of the most common causes of hospitalization. However, it…
Caroli Disease: A Presentation of Acute Pancreatitis and Cholangitis
Abstract Caroli disease is a rare congenital disorder resulting from the dilation of large intrahepatic bile ducts. Patients affected with…
A Memorable Moment During Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: A Case Report
Abstract Common bile duct (CBD) stones are encountered in 14%-15% of patients with symptomatic gall stone disease. Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography…
Obstructive jaundice due to a blood clot after ERCP: a case report and review of the literature
Abstract Background: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is one of the most frequently performed procedures for the treatment of biliary-pancreatic diseases.…
Can Trainees Safely Perform Endoscopic Treatments for Common Bile Duct Stones? A Single-center Retrospective Study
Abstract Objective : There are no reports on whether or not trainees can safely carry out endoscopic procedures for the…