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Clinical Profile and Endoscopic Management in Patients with Choledocholithiasis
Manoj Lamsal1, Anurag Jha1, Brindeswari Kafle1
1Department of Gastroenterology, Maharajgunj Medical Campus, Institute of Medicine, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Journal of Nepal Health Research Council
|November 22, 2024
Summary
Endoscopic retrograde cholangiography effectively clears common bile duct stones in most patients, demonstrating a safe and successful endoscopic management approach for this condition.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Hepatobiliary Medicine
Background:
- Common bile duct stones frequently occur with gallstone disease.
- Endoscopic retrograde cholangiography (ERC) is the primary treatment for bile duct stone clearance.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify clinical characteristics of patients with common bile duct stones.
- To evaluate the outcomes of patients undergoing ERC for common bile duct stones.
Main Methods:
- Prospective observational study.
- 110 patients with diagnosed or suspected choledocholithiasis were analyzed.
- Data collected included demographics, clinical features, ERC findings, and outcomes.
Main Results:
- Successful bile duct clearance achieved in 76.4% of patients.
- Overall procedure-related adverse events were 18%.
- 16.4% of patients required surgical referral after ERC.
Conclusions:
- Endoscopic retrograde cholangiography is a safe and effective endoscopic management strategy.
- ERC offers successful outcomes for the majority of patients with common bile duct stones.
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