Abstract
The management of common bile duct stones has changed dramatically in the past 50 years. What used to involve laparotomy with common bile duct exploration has evolved into a much less invasive endoscopic treatment. Despite the differences in definitions of high-volume and low-volume centers and endoscopists, endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography should be thought of as a high-risk procedure. However, adequate training and experience decrease the overall complication and failure rates.
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Shakhatreh, M.H., Groce, J.R. (2016). Gastroenterologic Treatment and Outcomes. In: Hazey, J., Conwell, D., Guy, G. (eds) Multidisciplinary Management of Common Bile Duct Stones. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-22765-8_10
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