Endoscopic large-balloon dilation alone versus endoscopic sphincterotomy plus large-balloon dilation for the treatment of large bile duct stones
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Endoscopic sphincterotomy (EST) combined with large-balloon dilation (LBD) has been proposed as an alternative to manage large bile duct stones. However, recent reports indicate that LBD without EST may be safe and effective in this...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2013-01-01
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| Series: | BMC Gastroenterology |
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| Online Access: | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-230X/13/15 |