2024
DOI: 10.20944/preprints202402.1587.v1
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Endoscopic Papillary Balloon Dilation for Children with Common Bile Duct Stones, Especially for Infants: A Literature Review

Katsunori Kouchi,
Ayako Takenouchi,
Aki Matsuoka
et al.

Abstract: Background: Endoscopic sphincterotomy (EST) has been employed for the endoscopic treatment of common bile duct stones (CBDSs), and a high success rate of stone removal has been reported. However, EST is associated with the risk of bleeding, perforation, and sphincter of Oddi function disruption. To avoid these risks, endoscopic papillary balloon dilation (EPBD) is an option for CBDS. Sphincter of Oddi function preservation decreases long-term biliary infection and gallstone recurrence. EPBD may have advantages… Show more

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