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World J Gastroenterol. Jan 28, 2005; 11(4): 593-596
Published online Jan 28, 2005. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v11.i4.593
Published online Jan 28, 2005. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v11.i4.593
Table 2 Characteristics of single and multiple session mechanical lithotripsy groups.
Group A (n = 211) | Group B (n = 61) | P value | |
Mean age | 69.3 | 70.8 | 0.202 |
Sex (F/M) | 122/89 | 34/27 | |
Juxtapapillary diverticulum | 82 (38.9%) | 27 (44.2%) | 0.448 |
Mean of stone size | 16.7 mm | 18.3 mm | <0.0001 |
Cholangitis | 3 (1.4%) | 6 (9.8%) | 0.0012 |
Pancreatitis | 7 (3.3%) | 12 (19.6%) | <0.0001 |
Delay bleeding | 1 (0.4%) | 9 (14.7%) | <0.0001 |
Perforation | 0 | 0 |
- Citation: Chang WH, Chu CH, Wang TE, Chen MJ, Lin CC. Outcome of simple use of mechanical lithotripsy of difficult common bile duct stones. World J Gastroenterol 2005; 11(4): 593-596
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v11/i4/593.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v11.i4.593