Endoscopic papillary large balloon dilatation with sphincterotomy is safe and effective for biliary stone removal independent of timing and size of sphincterotomy.

CONCLUSION: EPLBD is a safe and effective technique for CBDS removal. There is no difference in outcomes whether it is performed at the time of sphincterotomy or at a later procedure or whether there is a full or limited sphincterotomy. PMID: 29358868 [PubMed - in process]

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29358868?dopt=Abstract

Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology : WJG - December 28, 2017 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Aujla UI, Ladep N, Dwyer L, Hood S, Stern N, Sturgess R Tags: World J Gastroenterol Source Type: research