Repeat ERCP versus Common Bile Duct Exploration for Failed Stone Clearance: A Prospective Randomized Study
Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Clinical Trial
Abstract: Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is the gold standard for bile duct stone clearance. However, it fails in 3-15% of cases, particularly with large or impacted stones. This study compares the outcomes of a second ERCP attempt versus Common Bile Duct Exploration (CBDE) after a failed initial ERCP.
Language: English
Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4407105190
