Complex biliary stones management: cholangioscopy versus papillary large balloon dilation – a randomized controlled trial
Background and study aims Endoscopic removal of biliary stones has high success rates, ranging between 85 % to 95 %. Nevertheless, some stones may be challenging and different endoscopic methods have evolved. Papillary large balloon dilation after sphincterotomy is a widely used technique with succe...
Main Authors: | , , , , , , , , , , , , |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Georg Thieme Verlag KG
2018-02-01
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Series: | Endoscopy International Open |
Online Access: | http://www.thieme-connect.de/DOI/DOI?10.1055/s-0043-122493 |