Evaluation of the safety and efficacy of minimal endoscopic sphincterotomy followed by papillary balloon dilation for the removal of common bile duct stones

Conclusions: ESBD is more efficient and safer in the management of CBD stones than EST. A prospective randomized study comparing ESBD with EST is needed to establish this combination technique.

Source: The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology - November 27, 2020 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Shigeto Ishii Toshio Fujisawa Mako Ushio Sho Takahashi Wataru Yamagata Yusuke Takasaki Akinori Suzuki Yoshihiro Okawa Kazushige Ochiai Ko Tomishima Ryo Kanazawa Hiroaki Saito Shuichiro Shiina Hiroyuki Isayama Source Type: research