Endoscopic papillary large balloon dilation for the retrieval of bile duct stones after prior Billroth II gastrectomy

Background/Aims: Endoscopic retrieval of large common bile duct (CBD) stones is often difficult in patients who have undergone Billroth II gastrectomy, as anatomic alterations may present technical barriers to successful cannulation and increase procedure-related complications. Endoscopic papillary...

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Main Authors: Kook Hyun Kim, Tae-Nyeun Kim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2014-01-01
Series:The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology
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Online Access:http://www.saudijgastro.com/article.asp?issn=1319-3767;year=2014;volume=20;issue=2;spage=128;epage=133;aulast=Kim