Endoscopic papillary large-balloon dilation with sphincterotomy for difficult common bile duct stones ≤12 mm: a prospective study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Stone recurrence is a significant complication following endoscopic bile duct clearance. Endoscopic papillary large-balloon dilation (EPLBD) with biliary sphincterotomy (EBS) has shown satisfactory results in preventing recurrence of "large" common bile duct stones (CBDS). However, data on outcomes after EPLBD+EBS for CBDS ≤12 mm remain scarce. The present study prospectively evaluated the mid- and long-term efficacy of EPLBD+EBS for CBDS recurrence among this group of patients.

Methods

Consecutive patients with CBDS ranging from 8-12 mm, treated with EPLBD+EBS from June 2018 through June 2020, were prospectively followed-up for at least 36 months. CBDS recurrence was defined as recurrent stones confirmed by endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) du

SUBMITTER: Velegraki M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10785022 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan-Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature