Endoscopic papillary large balloon dilation alone without sphincterotomy for the treatment of large common bile duct stones

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Lethal pancreatitis has been reported after treatment for common bile duct stones using small endoscopic papillary balloon dilation.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>We retrospectively evaluated the safety and efficacy o...

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Main Authors: Chen Wen-Chi, Hsu Ping-I, Wang E-Ming, Tsai Wei-Lun, Lin Chiun-Ku, Lai Kwok-Hung, Chan Hoi-Hung, Yu Hsien-Chung, Wang Huay-Min, Tsay Feng-Woei, Tsai Cheng-chung, Chen I-Shu, Chen Yu-chia, Liang Huei-Lung, Pan Huay-Ben
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-06-01
Series:BMC Gastroenterology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-230X/11/69