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...
Main Authors: | , , , , , , |
---|---|
Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
Published: |
BMC
2013-01-01
|
Series: | BMC Gastroenterology |
Subjects: | |
Online Access: | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-230X/13/15 |