Endoscopic Papillary Large Balloon Dilation Reduces the Need for Mechanical Lithotripsy in Patients with Large Bile Duct Stones: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Background. Removal of large stones can be challenging and frequently requires the use of mechanical lithotripsy (ML). Endoscopic papillary large balloon dilation (EPLBD) following endoscopic sphincterotomy (ES) is a technique that appears to be safe and effective. However, data comparing ES + EPLBD...

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Autores principales: Madhoun, Mohammad F., Wani, Sachin, Hong, Sam, Tierney, William M., Maple, John T.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Hindawi Publishing Corporation 2014
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Review Article
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3963212/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24729674
http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/309618

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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3963212/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24729674
http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/309618

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