Abstract AIM: To compare the efficacy of a session of extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) before endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)…
Abstract AIM: To investigate the feasibility of initial endoscopic common bile duct (CBD) stone removal in patients with acute cholangitis…
Abstract Caroli disease (CD) is a rare congenital malformation of the liver characterized by non-obstructive, segmental, cystic dilatation of the…
Abstract AIM: To evaluate the rate of recurrence of symptomatic choledocholithiasis and identify factors associated with the recurrence of bile…
Abstract Background/Aims: When computed tomography (CT) does not indicate choledocholithiasis in highly suspicious patients, there is no definite consensus on…
Abstract AIM: To detect risk factors for post-endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) pancreatitis (PEP) and investigate the predictors of its severity.…
Abstract AIM: To report data on Dilation-Assisted Stone Extraction (DASE) use in clinical practice and its efficacy and safety trough…
Abstract Common bile duct (CBD) stones can lead to serious complications and require intervention with either endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)…
Abstract Background: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is commonly performed to remove bile duct stones. Endoscopic sphincterotomy (EST), endoscopic papillary large…
Abstract The physical fitness of the patient for general anaesthesia was not very good, and the patient developed cardiac arrhythmia…