National Survey Regarding the Management of Difficult Bile Duct Stones in South Korea
Abstract Background/Aims: This study aimed to investigate the patterns of preferred endoscopic procedure types and techniques for managing difficult common…
Woo Hyun Paik
Clinical Impact of Preoperative Relief of Jaundice Following Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography on Determining Optimal Timing of Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy in Patients with Cholangitis
Abstract Background: About 10% of patients with gallbladder (GB) stones also have concurrent common bile duct (CBD) stones. Laparoscopic cholecystectomy…
Aspirin for metal stent in malignant distal common bile duct obstruction (AIMS): study protocol for a multicenter randomized controlled trial
Abstract Background: Endoscopic retrograde biliary drainage (ERBD) is the treatment of choice for patients with malignant distal common bile duct…
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…