Abstract AIM: To evaluate the rate of recurrence of symptomatic choledocholithiasis and identify factors associated with the recurrence of bile…
Abstract AIM: To report data on Dilation-Assisted Stone Extraction (DASE) use in clinical practice and its efficacy and safety trough…
Abstract Background: Difficult biliary cannulation in endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) can result in failure of common bile duct (CBD) stone…
Abstract In recent years, endoscopic papillary large balloon dilation (EPLBD) with endoscopic sphincterotomy (EST) has been shown to be an…
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…
Abstract A 50-year-old male was examined at another hospital for fever, general fatigue and slight abdominal pain. He was treated…
Abstract Background/Aims: We evaluated the efficacy and cost-effectiveness of endoscopic papillary large balloon dilation (EPLBD) for large common bile duct…
Abstract INTRODUCTION: The ‘Rendezvous’ technique consists of laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) standards with intra-operative cholangiography followed by endoscopic sphincterotomy. The sphincterotome…
Abstract Background/Aims: Endoscopic retrieval of large common bile duct (CBD) stones is often difficult in patients who have undergone Billroth…