Performance of the Choledocholithiasis Diagnostic Score in Patients with Acute Cholecystitis [PDF]
Introduction: The prevalence of choledocholithiasis among patients with acute cholecystitis is estimated to be between 9 and 16.5%. There are no validated algorithms to predict choledocholithiasis in this group of patients. Aim: The aim of this study was
Catarina Gouveia +7 more
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The recurrence rate of choledocholithiasis in the general population has been reported to exceed 10%. The incidence of cholelithiasis was reported to be higher in patients following gastrectomy than that in the general population.
O Seong Kweon, Jun Heo, Min Kyu Jung
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Current Diagnosis and Treatment of Choledocholithiasis
The presence of gallstones in the common biliary duct is known as choledocholithiasis. Obstructive jaundice is the main clinical manifestation, which can cause acute cholangitis characterized by fever, jaundice, and right upper quadrant abdominal pain ...
Kaka Renaldi, Fauzan Hertrisno Firman
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Retrospective analysis of experience of treatment of complex choledocholithiasis
Objective. Estimation of the clinical results application, concerning various methods of the complex choledocholithiasis treatment. Materials and methods.
V. V. Grubnik +2 more
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Problems of modern diagnostics of choledocholithiasis
The aim of review. To discuss issues of diagnostics of choledocholithiasis at the present time.Original positions. The relevance of early recognition of choledocholithiasis is determined by high frequency at patients with cholelithiasis and risk of ...
S. G. Shapoval’yants +6 more
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Cohort Study: Risk of Gallstones and Biliary Complications With Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists in Type 2 Diabetes. [PDF]
ABSTRACT Background Glucagon‐like peptide‐1 receptor agonists (GLP‐1 RAs) are widely prescribed for type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) because of their benefits in glycemic control, weight reduction, and cardiovascular outcomes. This study evaluated the risk of gallbladder disease among diabetic patients treated with GLP‐1 RAs.
Eldesouki MH +7 more
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Post-ERCP Outcomes in Cirrhotic Patients With Thrombocytopenia: A Propensity-Matched Retrospective Comparative Analysis on TriNetX Health Research Database. [PDF]
ABSTRACT Background Patients with cirrhosis have an increased risk of developing complications secondary to thrombocytopenia. This study aims to investigate post‐ERCP outcomes in patients with liver cirrhosis and concomitant low platelet count who undergo endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) for choledocholithiasis in a large, matched ...
Hayat U +10 more
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Endoscopic Diagnosis of <i>Necator americanus</i> Infection Presenting With Persistent Iron-Deficiency Anemia: Usefulness of Image-Enhanced Endoscopy and Capsule Endoscopy. [PDF]
ABSTRACT Necator americanus infection is now rare in developed countries but remains an important cause of iron‐deficiency anemia and abdominal symptoms in individuals with relevant epidemiological backgrounds. A 59‐year‐old Filipino man with long‐standing unexplained iron‐deficiency anemia was admitted to our hospital for epigastric pain associated ...
Takebe T +9 more
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Factors Affecting Recurrent Choledocholithiasis After Endoscopic Biliary Sphincterotomy: A Cross-Sectional Study [PDF]
Aim:The purpose of this study was to identify and analyze factors associated with the recurrence of common bile duct stones (CBDS) following endoscopic interventions, aiming to provide insights into predictors and characteristics of CBDS recurrence after
Nurhan Demir, Bilgehan Yuzbasioglu
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Analysis of duodenal papilla diseases associated with recurrent choledocholithiasis [PDF]
Objective To observe and analyze the duodenal papilla diseases associated with recurrent choledocholithiasis. Methods A total of 614 patients with choledocholithiasis who had been treated with endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography and without ...
BIAN Dapeng, FENG Qiushi
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