Optimal dilation time for combined small endoscopic sphincterotomy and balloon dilation for common bile duct stones: a multicentre, single-blinded, randomised controlled trial

Meng, WB; Leung, JW; Zhang, K; Zhou, WC; Wang, ZY; Zhang, LD; Sun, H; Xue, P; Liu, W; Wang, Q; Zhang, JJ; Wang, XF; Wang, M; Shao, YM; Cai, KL; Hou, SL; Li, QY; Zhang, L; Zhu, KX; Yue, P; Wang, HP; Zhang, M; Sun, XY; Yang, ZQ; Tao, J; Wen, ZL; Wang,

Li, X (reprint author), Lanzhou Univ, Hosp 1, Dept Gen Surg 5, Lanzhou 730000, Gansu, Peoples R China.

LANCET GASTROENTEROLOGY & HEPATOLOGY, 2019; 4 (6): 425

Abstract

Background Endoscopic sphincterotomy is the established treatment for common bile duct stones. Balloon dilation offers an alternative. Prolonged dilat......

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