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ArticleOncotarget2017

Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography versus laparoscopic exploration for common bile duct stones in post-cholecystectomy patients: a retrospective study.

Xiaohong Wang, Chenguang Dai, Zhonghua Jiang, Lili Zhao, Min Wang, Limei Ma, Xueming Tan, Li Liu, Xiang Wang, Zhining Fan

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Article in Oncotarget, 2017. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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Xiaohong WangDepartment of Digestive Endoscopy and Medical Center for Digestive Diseases, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210000, China.
Chenguang DaiDigestive Endoscopy Center, The First Affiliated Hospital with Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210029, China.
Zhonghua JiangDepartment of Digestive Endoscopy and Medical Center for Digestive Diseases, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210000, China.
Lili ZhaoDigestive Endoscopy Center, The First Affiliated Hospital with Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210029, China.
Min WangDigestive Endoscopy Center, The First Affiliated Hospital with Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210029, China.
Limei MaDigestive Endoscopy Center, The First Affiliated Hospital with Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210029, China.
Xueming TanDigestive Endoscopy Center, The First Affiliated Hospital with Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210029, China.
Li LiuDigestive Endoscopy Center, The First Affiliated Hospital with Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210029, China.
Xiang WangDigestive Endoscopy Center, The First Affiliated Hospital with Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210029, China.
Zhining FanDigestive Endoscopy Center, The First Affiliated Hospital with Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210029, China.
Nanjing Medical University · CNSecond Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University · CN

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

BACKGROUND AND

objectiveCommon bile duct (CBD) stones are common in patients even after cholecystectomy. Besides endoscopic retrograde cholangiography (ERCP), laparoscopic common bile duct exploration (LCBDE) is also applied. This study aims to compare clinical indications, therapeutic benefits and complications for these two managements.

methodsFrom October 2012 to February 2015, 1072 consecutive patients were diagnosed as choledocholithiasis in our single hospital. Post-cholecystectomy patients who underwent ERCP or LCBDE were included. Clinical data were analyzed, such as success rate, complications, procedure duration, postoperative hospital stay, total cost and recurrence of ductal stones. Prior ERCP, previous biliary anatomic alteration surgeries and lost to follow up were the excluding criteria.

results141 patients were included according to the criteria, and 87 cases underwent ERCP and 54 cases underwent LCBDE. Age and sex distribution of patients were comparable between the two groups. The success rate for CBD stones clearance was 97.7% in the ERCP group, compared with 87.0% in the LCBDE group (

conclusionsFor clearing CBD stones in patients after cholecystectomy, ERCP was more efficient and might be the first choice, while LCBDE might be beneficial for patients with large stones.

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common bile ductERCP (endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography)LCBDE (laparoscopic common bile duct exploration)post-cholecystectomyretrospective study

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PMID29137249
PMCPMC5669875
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