Clinical Impact of Common Bile Duct Angulation on the Recurrence of Common Bile Duct Stone: A Meta-analysis and Review

Background/Aims: Local and systemic factors, such as diabetes, obesity, and hyperlipidemia, are considered risk factors for the recurrence of choledocholithiasis after successful endoscopic clearance. Local factors include the presence of bile sludge, common bile duct (CBD) diameter, and CBD angula...

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Main Authors: Seongyul Ryu, Ik Hyun Jo, Seonhoo Kim, Yeon-Ji Kim, Woo Chul Chung
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Jin Publishing & Printing Co. 2020-10-01
Series:The Korean Journal of Gastroenterology
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Online Access:http://www.kjg.or.kr/journal/view.html?uid=5628&vmd=Full