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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
Table 1 Comparison of endoscopic balloon dilation methods according to balloon diameter
Small-balloon EPBDLarge-balloon EPBD
Balloon diameter used ≤ 10 mm (6-10 mm)≥ 12 mm (12-20 mm)
Target stoneSmall to moderate sized stones in no or minimally dilated CBDLarge stones in considerably dilated CBD
Endoscopic biliary sphincterotomyNot performedMostly, in conjunction with a small EST1