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World J Gastroenterol. Dec 7, 2013; 19(45): 8258-8268
Published online Dec 7, 2013. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v19.i45.8258
Published online Dec 7, 2013. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v19.i45.8258
Table 1 Comparison of endoscopic balloon dilation methods according to balloon diameter
Small-balloon EPBD | Large-balloon EPBD | |
Balloon diameter used | ≤ 10 mm (6-10 mm) | ≥ 12 mm (12-20 mm) |
Target stone | Small to moderate sized stones in no or minimally dilated CBD | Large stones in considerably dilated CBD |
Endoscopic biliary sphincterotomy | Not performed | Mostly, in conjunction with a small EST1 |
- Citation: Jeong SU, Moon SH, Kim MH. Endoscopic papillary balloon dilation: Revival of the old technique. World J Gastroenterol 2013; 19(45): 8258-8268
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v19/i45/8258.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v19.i45.8258