Delayed Endoscopic Papillary Large Balloon Dilation After Sphincterotomy for Removing Large Bile Duct Stones in Patients with Acute Cholangitis

Volume: 59, Issue: 6, Pages: 1302 - 1306
Published: Jan 25, 2014
Abstract
Endoscopic papillary large balloon dilation (EPLBD) after an endoscopic sphincterotomy (EST) is an option for endoscopic removal of large common bile duct (CBD) stones. However, risks or fear of severe adverse events remain. Our aim was to compare the safety and efficacy of delayed EPLBD after EST with concurrent EST and EPLBD in patients with acute cholangitis by large CBD stones. A total of sixty-eight patients with acute cholangitis from...
Paper Details
Title
Delayed Endoscopic Papillary Large Balloon Dilation After Sphincterotomy for Removing Large Bile Duct Stones in Patients with Acute Cholangitis
Published Date
Jan 25, 2014
Volume
59
Issue
6
Pages
1302 - 1306
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