Abstract Background/Aim: A sufficiently open papilla is needed to remove common bile duct stones (CBDS) but endoscopic sphincterotomy (EST) requires…
Abstract Objective: The purpose of this article was to compare the effectiveness and safety of single-stage (laparoscopic cholecystectomy [LC] plus…
Keywords: BP, basal pressure, CBD, common bile duct, CBDP, CBD pressure, EST, endoscopic sphincterotomy, PCA, phasic contraction amplitude, SO, sphincter…
Abstract BACKGROUND: Endoscopic sphincterotomy (EST) for the management of common bile duct stones (CBDS) is used increasingly widely because it…
Abstract Background: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) with endoscopic sphincterotomy (ES) has become well established as a modality for the management…
Abstract AIM: To describe the efficacy and safety of endoscopic papillary large balloon dilatation (EPLBD) in the management of bile…
Abstract Background: The aim of the study was to evaluate the safety and efficacy of extending a previous endoscopic sphincterotomy…
Abstract Background: The purpose of this study was to compare the efficacy and safety of laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) plus laparoscopic…
Abstract AIM: To evaluate early and late outcomes of endoscopic papillary large balloon dilation (EPLBD) with minor endoscopic sphincterotomy (mEST)…
Abstract Background/Aims: Treatment for cholangitis without common bile duct (CBD) stones has not been established in patients with gallstones. We…