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  • Hepatobiliary Surgery

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  • Common bile duct (CBD) stones are a frequent clinical challenge.
  • Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is a primary intervention for CBD stone removal.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy and outcomes of ERCP in managing patients with CBD stones.
  • To identify factors influencing ERCP success rates and complication frequencies.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 100 consecutive ERCP procedures performed for CBD stones.
  • Analysis of patient demographics, stone characteristics, procedural outcomes, and complications.

Main Results:

  • Successful duct clearance was achieved in 65% of ERCP cases.
  • Stone size significantly impacted completion rates and complication frequency (16%); larger stones (>10 mm) were prevalent (67%).
  • Magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP) demonstrated higher sensitivity (90%) for CBD stone detection than CT (56%).

Conclusions:

  • ERCP for CBD stones is associated with significant risks and variable success rates, particularly with larger stones.
  • MRCP is recommended as a preferred imaging modality for CBD stone diagnosis.
  • This cohort presented with a higher proportion of large stones than previously reported, influencing outcomes.