Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography in octogenarians: A population-based study using the nationwide inpatient sample
Background and study aims: In the elderly population, there is a growing demand for minimally invasive procedures as the incidence of pancreaticobiliary disease increases with age. Patients with advanced age offer unique challenges for any procedure because they also tend to have a higher rate of ba...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Georg Thieme Verlag KG
2016-04-01
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| Series: | Endoscopy International Open |
| Online Access: | http://www.thieme-connect.de/DOI/DOI?10.1055/s-0042-105432 |