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Cholecystoduodenal Fistula, Gallstone Ileus, and Choledocholithiasis: A Case Report and Literature Review

Clinical Case Reports, Volume 14, Issue 10, October 2026.
ABSTRACT Prompt diagnosis using CT is critical in gallstone ileus, as symptoms are often nonspecific. A combined surgical approach—comprising enterolithotomy, cholecystectomy, and fistula repair—effectively addresses both the obstruction and its underlying source, achieving favorable outcomes even in complex presentations.
Jiaxu Ji, Yongping Huang, Dejun Tang, Wubulikasimu Wulamu   +3 more
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Outcomes of laparoscopic bile duct exploration for choledocholithiasis with small common bile duct

World Journal of Clinical Cases, 2021
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) combined with laparoscopic common bile duct (CBD) exploration (LCBDE) is one of the main treatments for choledocholithiasis with CBD diameter of larger than 10 mm. However, for patients with small CBD (CBD diameter ≤ 8 mm), endoscopic sphincterotomy remains the preferred treatment at present, but it also has some ...
Huang, Xiao-Xiao, Wu, Jia-Yi, Bai, Yan-Nan, Wu, Jun-Yi, Lv, Jia-Hui, Chen, Wei-Zhao, Huang, Li-Ming, Huang, Rong-Fa, Yan, Mao-Lin   +8 more
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Treatment of choledocholithiasis: a review of clinical trials and current clinical guidelines

Медицина неотложных состояний
The review provides an analysis of clinical studies and current clinical guidelines from the MEDLINE database on the PubMed platform regarding the treatment of choledocholithiasis.
M.I. Kravtsiv, M.O. Dudchenko, K.Yu. Parkhomenko, D.М. Ivashchenko, M.P. Shevchuk   +4 more
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Automatic Conversion of NICE Guidelines to an Executable Computational Model Using Large Language Models

Learning Health Systems, Volume 10, Issue 4, October 2026.
ABSTRACT Introduction The UK National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) produce guidelines that provide evidence‐based recommendations to support clinical care across England and Wales, but remain available in unstructured natural language form.
Ashvin Gupta, Denys Prociuk, Alessandra Russo, Brendan C. Delaney   +3 more
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Per Protocol Analysis and Long‐Term Outcomes of Laparoscopic Radical Resection for Gallbladder Cancer Compared With Open Method

World Journal of Surgery, Volume 50, Issue 10, Page 3065-3073, October 2026.
Although laparoscopic radical resection for gallbladder (GB) cancer has been attempted, only a limited number of studies have evaluated its outcomes using a per‐protocol analytical approach. ABSTRACT Background Although laparoscopic radical resection for gallbladder (GB) cancer has been attempted, only a limited number of studies have evaluated its ...
Tae Ho Hong, Kwang Yeol Paik, Yoon kyung Woo, Jae Hyun Han, Jung Woo Lee, Jong Woo Lee, Dong Do You   +6 more
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Short‐Term Outcomes and Cost Drivers of Emergency Surgery for Acute Abdominal Disease in Super‐Elderly Patients: A Study in the Japanese Tertiary Care Hospital

Annals of Gastroenterological Surgery, Volume 10, Issue 5, Page 1486-1495, September 2026.
This retrospective study analyzed patients aged ≥ 85 years undergoing emergency abdominal surgery, focusing on short‐term outcomes and inpatient cost structure under the Japanese DPC system. Although major complications occurred in 19.4% of patients, more than 70% were discharged home.
Yuta Kobayashi, Ryo Oikawa, Yumi Shibuya, Masakazu Tatsuno, Atsuya Kamiyama, Tsuyoshi Ozawa, Keiichiro Hara, Shojiro Hata, Hirokazu Yamaguchi   +8 more
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Common bile duct exploration for elderly patients with choledocholithiasis: Is laparoscopic method better?

Formosan Journal of Surgery, 2017
Background: Choledocholithiasis is the most common cause of acute cholangitis which resulted in potentially life-threatening infection. The prevalence of common bile duct (CBD) stone increases with age.[1] Common bile duct exploration (CBDE) is one of ...
Yi-Feng Lin, Yu-Feng Tian, Yih-Huei Uen
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Pylorus‐Preserving Gastrectomy for Gastric Cancer: Current Evidence and Future Directions

Annals of Gastroenterological Surgery, Volume 10, Issue 5, Page 1388-1403, September 2026.
This review aims to outline the current evidence and future directions of PPG, focusing on the feasibility of extending its application beyond its traditional indications. ABSTRACT Pylorus‐preserving gastrectomy (PPG) is a function‐preserving surgery for clinically T1N0M0 (cT1N0M0) early gastric cancer (EGC) located in the middle third of the stomach ...
Sa‐Hong Kim, Hyuk‐Joon Lee
wiley   +1 more source

Laparoscopic common bile duct exploration

Laparoscopic Surgery, 2020
Laparoscopic common bile duct exploration (LCBDE) is a safe and effective technique for management of choledocholithiasis. Transcystic CBDE can be learned by housestaff and can be used to manage most patients with choledocholithiasis, reserving postoperative ERCP for unsuccessful transcystic CBDE and deferring choledochotomy for select situations ...
Timothy Kelly, Manish Parikh, H. Leon Pachter   +2 more
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When Enzymes Mislead: Assessing the Value of MRCP in Suspected Choledocholithiasis

ANZ Journal of Surgery, Volume 96, Issue 9, Page 2513-2521, September 2026.
ABSTRACT Background The diagnosis of choledocholithiasis (CDL) requires balancing timely intervention against the risks of unnecessary invasive procedures. Although liver function tests (LFTs) are widely used for risk stratification, their static values and short‐term trends remain poorly defined in predicting persistent common bile duct stones.
Renato Pitesa, Wai Yan (Rachel) Yuen, Nadia Meyer, Garth Poole, Primal Parry Singh   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source