Endoscopic large-balloon dilation alone versus endoscopic sphincterotomy plus large-balloon dilation for the treatment of large bile duct stones

Endoscopic large-balloon dilation alone versus endoscopic sphincterotomy plus large-balloon dilation for the treatment of large bile duct stones

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Endoscopic sphincterotomy (EST) combined with large-balloon dilation (LBD) has been proposed as an alternative to manage large bile duct stones. However, recent reports indicate that LBD without EST may be safe and effective in this...

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Main Authors: Hwang Jae Chul, Kim Jin Hong, Lim Sun Gyo, Kim Soon Sun, Shin Sung Jae, Lee Kee Myung, Yoo Byung Moo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2013-01-01
Series:BMC Gastroenterology
Subjects:
Common bile duct stones
Endoscopic sphincterotomy
Large-balloon dilation
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-230X/13/15

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