Choledocholithiasis: A Review of Management and Outcomes in a Regional Setting [PDF]
Background Choledocholithiasis is a common surgical presentation with an incidence of 8% to 16% in symptomatic cholelithiasis. Treatment often requires a multi-stage approach via endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) and laparoscopic ...
Jason Zouki +5 more
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Comparison of Radial Echoendoscopy and Predictive Factors in the Evaluation of Patients with Suspected Choledocholithiasis [PDF]
Objective: The aim of this study was to compare predictive factors and Radial Echoendoscopy (EUS) in the diagnosis of choledocholithiasis. Materials and Methods: Patients with suspected choledocholithiasis were recruited from April 2011 to January 2018 ...
Patarapong Kamalaporn +3 more
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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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Comparison Study between ERCP and PTBD for Recurrent Choledocholithiasis in Patients Following Gastrectomy [PDF]
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 [PDF]
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 [PDF]
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 [PDF]
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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Management of cholelithiasis with choledocholithiasis: Endoscopic and surgical approaches
Gallstone disease and complications from gallstones are a common clinical problem. The clinical presentation ranges between being asymptomatic and recurrent attacks of biliary pain requiring elective or emergency treatment.
P. Cianci, E. Restini
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