Endoscopic sphincterotomy for bile duct stones: an institutional review of 272 patients.
The results of the first 283 endoscopic sphincterotomies (ES) attempted in Oxford for bile duct stones are described. Endoscopic sphincterotomy was achieved in 272 patients (96%) and complete duct clearance was achieved in 88% of these patients; an overall success rate of 85%. Complications occurred...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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1989
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