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World J Gastrointest Endosc. May 16, 2015; 7(5): 510-517
Published online May 16, 2015. doi: 10.4253/wjge.v7.i5.510
Published online May 16, 2015. doi: 10.4253/wjge.v7.i5.510
Table 2 Diagnostic and therapeutic applications for cholangioscopy
| Diagnostic applications | Therapeutic applications | ||
| Common | Uncommon | Common | Uncommon |
| Indeterminate biliary strictures | Biliary cyst evaluation | Lithotripsy for choledocholithiasis | Biliary guidewire placement |
| Verification of bile duct stone clearance | Bile duct ischemia evaluation (post-liver-transplant) | Transpapillary gallbladder drainage | |
| Staging of cholangiocarcinoma | Ductal involvement in ampullary adenoma Hemobilia | Foreign body removal (e.g., stent) | |
- Citation: Ghersi S, Fuccio L, Bassi M, Fabbri C, Cennamo V. Current status of peroral cholangioscopy in biliary tract diseases. World J Gastrointest Endosc 2015; 7(5): 510-517
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1948-5190/full/v7/i5/510.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4253/wjge.v7.i5.510