Endoscopic Treatment of Large Bile Duct Stones: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis

Volume: 21, Issue: 1, Pages: 33 - 44.e9
Published: Jan 1, 2023
Abstract
Background & AimsSeveral endoscopic methods have been proposed for the treatment of large biliary stones. We assessed the comparative efficacy of these treatments through a network meta-analysis.MethodsNineteen randomized controlled trials (2752 patients) comparing different treatments for management of large bile stones (>10 mm) (endoscopic sphincterotomy, balloon sphincteroplasty, sphincterotomy followed by endoscopic papillary large balloon...
Paper Details
Title
Endoscopic Treatment of Large Bile Duct Stones: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis
Published Date
Jan 1, 2023
Volume
21
Issue
1
Pages
33 - 44.e9
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