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World J Gastroenterol. Dec 21, 2014; 20(47): 17962-17969
Published online Dec 21, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i47.17962
Published online Dec 21, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i47.17962
Table 2 Comparison of outcomes between the two groups n (%)
| Group A (n = 64) | Group B (n = 89) | P value | |
| Precutting with needle knife | 4 (6.3) | 6 (6.7) | > 0.05 |
| Mechanical lithotripsy | 3 (4.7) | 7 (7.9) | < 0.05 |
| Overall stone removal | 62 (96.9) | 84 (94.4) | > 0.05 |
| Complete stone removal in 1st session | 58 (90.6) | 79 (88.8) | > 0.05 |
| Complete stone removal in 2nd session | 4 (6.3) | 5 (5.6) | > 0.05 |
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Citation: Guo SB, Meng H, Duan ZJ, Li CY. Small sphincterotomy combined with endoscopic papillary large balloon dilation
vs sphincterotomy alone for removal of common bile duct stones. World J Gastroenterol 2014; 20(47): 17962-17969 - URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v20/i47/17962.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v20.i47.17962