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World J Gastroenterol. Jan 7, 2011; 17(1): 1-6
Published online Jan 7, 2011. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v17.i1.1
Published online Jan 7, 2011. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v17.i1.1
Patient factors |
Abnormal anatomy |
Prior surgery |
Extremely J-shaped stomach |
Large hernias |
Malrotations |
Unstable or difficult endoscope position |
Short duodenal bulb |
Abnormal anatomy |
Long duodenoscope position |
Bile duct abnormalities |
Presence of ductal strictures |
Severely dilated ducts |
Stone factors |
Size |
Large size |
Location |
Intrahepatic |
Cystic duct |
Proximal to strictures |
Impacted stones |
- Citation: Parsi MA. Peroral cholangioscopy in the new millennium. World J Gastroenterol 2011; 17(1): 1-6
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v17/i1/1.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v17.i1.1