Risk factors for complications in elderly patients aged 85 years and over undergoing endoscopic biliary stone removal

Risk factors for complications in elderly patients aged 85 years and over undergoing endoscopic biliary stone removal

Background and aimThe number of elderly patients with biliary stones is increasing. Endoscopic retrograde cholangiography (ERCP) is considered to be an effective treatment for biliary stones. Having a sound knowledge of the risk factors can help reduce the incidence and severity of complications for...

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Main Authors: Da-ya Zhang, Ya-qi Zhai, Guan-jun Zhang, Sheng-xin Chen, Lang Wu, De-xin Chen, Ming-yang Li
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2022-10-01
Series:Frontiers in Surgery
Subjects:
biliary stone
complication
aged
85 and over
risk factors
cholangiopancreatography
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fsurg.2022.989061/full

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