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Zhou Y, Zha WZ, Zhang YP, Xuan FM, Wang HW, Wu XD. Treatment for recurrent choledocholithiasis: endoscopic? or laparoscopic? A prospective cohort study. Surg Endosc 2025; 39:868-874. [PMID: 39623176 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-024-11436-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2024] [Accepted: 11/16/2024] [Indexed: 02/06/2025]
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BACKGROUND Endoscopic and laparoscopic techniques are crucial for management of bile duct stone. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to share our initial experiences with endoscopic and laparoscopic treatments for recurrent choledocholithiasis, with a particular focus on long-term complications. METHODS From January 2014 to June 2017, a total of 153 patients with recurrent common bile duct stones were prospectively recruited in this study. Patients were scheduled for either an endoscopic procedure (ERCP/EST group, n = 84), or a laparoscopic procedure (LCBDE group, n = 69). Data were collected on comorbid conditions, presenting symptoms, bile duct clearance, and the incidence of both short-term and long-term complications. RESULTS Patients in ERCP/EST group had a stone clearance rate comparable to that of the LCBDE group (94.2% vs 91.7%, p = 0.549). Minor (Clavien-Dindo grade 1 and 2) and major short-term complications (Clavien-Dindo grade 3 and above) were similar between patients in two groups (ERCP/EST group 17.9% versus LCBDE group 26.1%, and ERCP/EST group 7.1% versus LCBDE group 5.8%, p = 0.227 and p = 0.740, respectively). Patients in the ERCP/EST group had a shorter stone free interval than patients in the LCBDE group (28.5 ± 14.7 months versus 43.3 ± 17.8 months, p = 0.029). During a mean follow-up period of 67.0 months, more patients in the ERCP/EST group experienced stone recurrence compared to those in the LCBDE group (26.1% vs 11.6%, p = 0.020). In the ERCP/EST group, 45.5% (10/22) of the recurrent cases experienced more than two recurrences, with three patients requiring choledochojejunostomy due to repeated recurrence. Among patients with a non-dilated common bile duct (d ≤ 8 mm), both groups had comparable short-term and long-term complication rates (p = 0.151 and p = 0.404, respectively). CONCLUSIONS Laparoscopic treatment is a safe and effective option for patients with recurrent choledocholithiasis, extending the stone free interval, reducing the likelihood of stone recurrence, and highlighting benefits of minimally invasive surgery.
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- Yong Zhou
- Department of General Surgery, Yancheng First Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Yancheng, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Yancheng First Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Yancheng, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Nanjing Jiangbei Hospital, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Yancheng First Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Yancheng, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Yancheng First Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Yancheng, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Yancheng First Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, 66 South Renmin Road, Yancheng, 224005, Jiangsu, China.
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Wang J, Cao L, Xue K, Qi P, Mao Q, Cui M, Ju H, He B, Cao B. Endoscopic Papillary Large Balloon Dilatation With or Without Endoscopic Sphincterotomy in the Treatment of Common Bile Duct Stones. Dig Dis Sci 2025; 70:478-493. [PMID: 39708261 DOI: 10.1007/s10620-024-08797-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2024] [Accepted: 12/09/2024] [Indexed: 12/23/2024]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Endoscopic papillary large balloon dilation (EPLBD) has been proved to have better efficacy and safety in removing common bile duct stones. Conventional endoscopic sphincterotomy (EST) is usually performed before EPLBD. However, EPLBD without EST has recently reported short-term outcomes similar to those of EPLBD with EST. This article summarizes the latest research advances in EPLBD with or without EST for the treatment of large common bile duct stones (CBDS) as a way to provide further evidence to support the ERCP surgeon's choice of which technique to use for the treatment of large CBDS. FINDINGS EPLBD alone is recommended in cases of anatomical abnormalities or bleeding tendencies. EPLBD with EST is recommended in patients with stenosis of the duodenal papilla or distal common bile duct or with periportal diverticula. Most clinical studies have shown that the clinical efficacy and incidence of adverse events associated with ESLBD are comparable to those of standalone EPLBD. However, further large-scale prospective randomized controlled trials are needed to confirm these findings.
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- Jia Wang
- Department of Gastroenterology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, 16 Jiangsu Road, Qingdao, 266003, Shandong Province, China
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- Health Care Management Master of Science, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, 16 Jiangsu Road, Qingdao, 266003, Shandong Province, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, 16 Jiangsu Road, Qingdao, 266003, Shandong Province, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, 16 Jiangsu Road, Qingdao, 266003, Shandong Province, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, 16 Jiangsu Road, Qingdao, 266003, Shandong Province, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, 16 Jiangsu Road, Qingdao, 266003, Shandong Province, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, 16 Jiangsu Road, Qingdao, 266003, Shandong Province, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, 16 Jiangsu Road, Qingdao, 266003, Shandong Province, China.
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Kozyk M, Giri S, Harindranath S, Trivedi M, Strubchevska K, Barik RK, Sundaram S. Recurrence of common bile duct stones after endoscopic clearance and its predictors: A systematic review. DEN OPEN 2024; 4:e294. [PMID: 37818098 PMCID: PMC10560705 DOI: 10.1002/deo2.294] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2023] [Revised: 08/10/2023] [Accepted: 08/25/2023] [Indexed: 10/12/2023]
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Background The primary therapeutic strategy for the management of bile duct stones (BDS) is endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography. However, there may be a recurrence of BDS on follow-up. Multiple risk factors have been studied for the prediction of BDS recurrence. We aimed to analyze the incidence of symptomatic BDS recurrence, systematically review the risk factors, and analyze the most important risk factors among those. Methods A comprehensive search of three databases was conducted from inception to November 2022 for studies reporting the recurrence of BDS recurrence after endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography with clearance, along with an analysis of risk factors. Results A total of 37 studies with 12,952 patients were included in the final analysis. The pooled event rate for the recurrence of BDS stones was 12.6% (95% confidence interval: 11.2-13.9). The most important risk factor was a bile duct diameter ≥15 mm, which had a significant association with recurrence in twelve studies. Other risk factors with significant association with recurrence in three or more studies were the reduced angulation of the bile duct, the presence of periampullary diverticulum, type I periampullary diverticulum, in-situ gallbladder with stones, cholecystectomy, multiple stones in the bile duct, use of mechanical lithotripsy, and bile duct stent placement. Conclusion Around one out of seven patients have BDS recurrence after the initial endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography. Bile duct size and anatomy are the most important predictors of recurrence. The assessment of risk factors associated with recurrence may help keep a close follow-up in high-risk patients.
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- Marko Kozyk
- Department of Internal MedicineCorewell Health William Beaumont University HospitalRoyal OakMichiganUSA
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- Department of Gastroenterology & HepatologyKalinga Institute of Medical SciencesBhubaneswarIndia
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- Department of General SurgeryKB Bhabha HospitalMumbaiIndia
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- Department of Internal MedicineCorewell Health William Beaumont University HospitalRoyal OakMichiganUSA
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- Department of GastroenterologyIndian Institute of Gastroenterology and HepatologyCuttackIndia
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- Department of Digestive Diseases and Clinical NutritionTata Memorial HospitalMumbaiIndia
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Kozyk M, Giri S, Harindranath S, Trivedi M, Strubchevska K, Barik RK, Sundaram S. Recurrence of common bile duct stones after endoscopic clearance and its predictors: A systematic review. DEN OPEN 2024; 4. [DOI: https:/doi.org/10.1002/deo2.294] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2023] [Accepted: 08/25/2023] [Indexed: 04/13/2025]
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AbstractBackgroundThe primary therapeutic strategy for the management of bile duct stones (BDS) is endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography. However, there may be a recurrence of BDS on follow‐up. Multiple risk factors have been studied for the prediction of BDS recurrence. We aimed to analyze the incidence of symptomatic BDS recurrence, systematically review the risk factors, and analyze the most important risk factors among those.MethodsA comprehensive search of three databases was conducted from inception to November 2022 for studies reporting the recurrence of BDS recurrence after endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography with clearance, along with an analysis of risk factors.ResultsA total of 37 studies with 12,952 patients were included in the final analysis. The pooled event rate for the recurrence of BDS stones was 12.6% (95% confidence interval: 11.2–13.9). The most important risk factor was a bile duct diameter ≥15 mm, which had a significant association with recurrence in twelve studies. Other risk factors with significant association with recurrence in three or more studies were the reduced angulation of the bile duct, the presence of periampullary diverticulum, type I periampullary diverticulum, in‐situ gallbladder with stones, cholecystectomy, multiple stones in the bile duct, use of mechanical lithotripsy, and bile duct stent placement.ConclusionAround one out of seven patients have BDS recurrence after the initial endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography. Bile duct size and anatomy are the most important predictors of recurrence. The assessment of risk factors associated with recurrence may help keep a close follow‐up in high‐risk patients.
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- Marko Kozyk
- Department of Internal Medicine Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital Royal Oak Michigan USA
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- Department of Gastroenterology & Hepatology Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences Bhubaneswar India
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- Department of Gastroenterology Seth GS Medical College and KEM Hospital Mumbai India
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- Department of General Surgery KB Bhabha Hospital Mumbai India
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- Department of Internal Medicine Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital Royal Oak Michigan USA
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- Department of Gastroenterology Indian Institute of Gastroenterology and Hepatology Cuttack India
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- Department of Digestive Diseases and Clinical Nutrition Tata Memorial Hospital Mumbai India
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Huang L, Xu Y, Chen J, Liu F, Wu D, Zhou W, Wu L, Pang T, Huang X, Zhang K, Yu H. An artificial intelligence difficulty scoring system for stone removal during ERCP: a prospective validation. Endoscopy 2023; 55:4-11. [PMID: 35554877 DOI: 10.1055/a-1850-6717] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND A computer-assisted (CAD) system was developed to assess, score, and classify the technical difficulty of common bile duct (CBD) stone removal during endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP). The efficacy of the CAD system was subsequently assessed through a multicenter, prospective, observational study. METHOD All patients who met the inclusion criteria were included. Based on cholangiogram images, the CAD system analyzed the level of difficulty of stone removal and classified it into "difficult" and "easy" groups. Subsequently, differences in clinical endpoints, including attempts at stone extraction, stone extraction time, total operation time, and stone clearance rates were compared between the two groups. RESULTS 173 patients with CBD stones from three hospitals were included in the study. The group classified as difficult by CAD had more extraction attempts (7.20 vs. 4.20, P < 0.001), more frequent machine lithotripsy (30.4 % vs. 7.1 %, P < 0.001), longer stone extraction time (16.59 vs. 7.69 minutes, P < 0.001), lower single-session stone clearance rate (73.9 % vs. 94.5 %, P < 0.001), and lower total stone clearance rate (89.1 % vs. 97.6 %, P = 0.019) compared with the group classified as easy by CAD. CONCLUSION The CAD system effectively assessed and classified the degree of technical difficulty in endoscopic stone extraction during ERCP. In addition, it automatically provided a quantitative evaluation of CBD and stones, which in turn could help endoscopists to apply suitable procedures and interventional methods to minimize the possible risks associated with endoscopic stone removal.
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- Li Huang
- Department of Gastroenterology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China.,Hubei Provincial Clinical Research Center for Digestive Disease Minimally Invasive Incision, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China.,Key Laboratory of Hubei Province for Digestive System Disease, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China.,Hubei Provincial Clinical Research Center for Digestive Disease Minimally Invasive Incision, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China.,Key Laboratory of Hubei Province for Digestive System Disease, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Changhai Hospital, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, China
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- Digestive Endoscopy Center, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Digestive Endoscopy Center, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China.,Hubei Provincial Clinical Research Center for Digestive Disease Minimally Invasive Incision, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China.,Key Laboratory of Hubei Province for Digestive System Disease, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China.,Hubei Provincial Clinical Research Center for Digestive Disease Minimally Invasive Incision, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China.,Key Laboratory of Hubei Province for Digestive System Disease, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Changhai Hospital, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China.,Hubei Provincial Clinical Research Center for Digestive Disease Minimally Invasive Incision, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China.,Key Laboratory of Hubei Province for Digestive System Disease, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Wuhan ENDOANGEL Medical Technology Company, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China.,Hubei Provincial Clinical Research Center for Digestive Disease Minimally Invasive Incision, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China.,Key Laboratory of Hubei Province for Digestive System Disease, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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Liu YY, Li TY, Wu SD, Fan Y. The safety and feasibility of laparoscopic approach for the management of intrahepatic and extrahepatic bile duct stones in patients with prior biliary tract surgical interventions. Sci Rep 2022; 12:14487. [PMID: 36008517 PMCID: PMC9411189 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-18930-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2022] [Accepted: 08/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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The purpose of this study was to compare the efficacy and safety of laparoscopic and open reoperation for intrahepatic and extrahepatic bile duct stones patients with previous biliary tract surgical procedures. The clinical data were retrospectively analyzed of intrahepatic and extrahepatic bile duct stones patients with previous biliary tract surgical procedures who underwent reoperation in the Second General Surgery Department of China Medical University from January 2012 to February 2018. 44 eligible cases were selected. In accordance with the surgical procedures, they were divided into a laparoscopy group (n = 23) and an open surgery group (n = 21). No statistically significant differences were found in the preoperative general clinical data between the two group. Two patients in the laparoscopy group were converted to open surgery. Comparisons between the two groups showed that the intraoperative blood loss [90.87 ± 62.95 (ml) vs. 152.38 ± 118.82 (ml)], the proportion of postoperative analgesia [10/23 (43.5%) vs. 16/21 (76.2%)], and the length of stay [7.19 ± 5.32 (d) vs. 11.00 ± 4.66 (d)] in the laparoscopy group were significantly lower than those in the open surgery group (P < 0.05). Laparoscopic biliary reoperation for intrahepatic and extrahepatic bile duct stones was feasible. Compared with open surgery, laparoscopic surgery has the advantages of less bleeding, a shorter postoperative length of stay, and a lower rate of additional postoperative analgesia.
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- Ying-Yu Liu
- Department of General Surgery, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, 110004, Liaoning, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, 110004, Liaoning, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, 110004, Liaoning, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, 110004, Liaoning, China.
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Endoscopic Papillary Large Balloon Dilation Reduces Further Recurrence in Patients With Recurrent Common Bile Duct Stones: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Am J Gastroenterol 2022; 117:740-747. [PMID: 35191430 DOI: 10.14309/ajg.0000000000001690] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2021] [Accepted: 01/26/2022] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Up to 60% of patients with common bile duct stone (CBDS) recurrence suffer from further recurrence after endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP). There are no effective methods to prevent recurrence in most patients. In this study, we aimed to assess the short-term and long-term efficacies of endoscopic papillary large balloon dilation (EPLBD) for the management of recurrent CBDS in a randomized controlled trial. METHODS Consecutive patients with recurrent CBDS were eligible and randomly assigned in a 1:1 ratio to the EPLBD group or the control group. The primary outcome was the CBDS recurrence rate within 2 years after ERCP. The analysis followed the intention-to-treat principle. RESULTS From 2014 to 2021, 180 patients with recurrent CBDS were included, with 90 in each group. All patients underwent complete CBDS clearance by 1 or several sessions of ERCP. The rate of complete clearance in 1 session was significantly higher with EPLBD treatment (95.6% vs 85.6%, P = 0.017). During the follow-up, the CBDS recurrence rate within 2 years was significantly lower in the EPLBD group than in the control group (21.1% [19/90] vs 36.7% [33/90], relative risk 0.58, 95% confidence interval 0.36-0.93, P = 0.021). At a median follow-up of approximately 56 months, CBDS recurrence was found in 34.4% of the patients (31/90) in the EPLBD group and 51.1% (46/90) in the control group (hazard ratio 0.57, 95% confidence interval 0.36-0.89, P = 0.012). Multiple recurrences (≥2) were also decreased in the EPLBD group (4.4% vs 18.9%, P = 0.020). DISCUSSION During the long-term follow-up, nearly half of the patients with recurrent CBDS experienced stone recurrence after traditional ERCP. Our study was the first to show that EPLBD effectively reduced the recurrence of CBDS.
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Han SJ, Chang JH, Gweon TG, Kim TH, Kim HK, Kim CW. Analysis of symptomatic recurrences of common bile ducts stones after endoscopic removal: Factors related to early or multiple recurrences. Medicine (Baltimore) 2022; 101:e28671. [PMID: 35060565 PMCID: PMC8772677 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000028671] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2021] [Accepted: 01/06/2022] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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Early or multiple recurrences of symptomatic common bile duct (CBD) stones are troublesome late complications after endoscopic stone removal. We aimed to determine the factors related to early or multiple recurrences of CBD stones.We retrospectively analyzed patients who underwent endoscopic CBD stone extraction in a single institute between January 2006 and December 2015. Patients were divided into 2 groups according to the number and interval of CBD stone recurrences: single versus multiple (≥2) and early (<1.5 years) versus late (≥1.5 years) recurrence.After exclusion, 78 patients were enrolled and followed up for a median of 1974 (IQR: 938-3239) days. Twenty-seven (34.6%) patients experienced multiple recurrences (≥2 times), and 26 (33.3%) patients experienced early first recurrence (<1.5 years). In the multivariate analysis, CBD angulation was independently related to multiple CBD stone recurrence (OR: 4.689, P = .016), and endoscopic papillary large balloon dilation was independently related to late first CBD stone recurrence (OR: 3.783, P = .025). The mean CBD angles were more angulated with increasing instances of recurrence (0, 1, 2, 3, and ≥4 times) with corresponding values of 150.3°, 148.2°, 143.6°, 142.2°, and 126.7°, respectively (P = .011). The period between the initial treatment and first recurrence was significantly longer than the period between the first and second recurrence (P = .048).In conclusion, greater CBD angulation is associated with the increased number of CBD stone recurrence, and EPLBD delays the recurrence of CBD stones after endoscopic CBD stone removal.
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Wu Y, Xu CJ, Xu SF. Advances in Risk Factors for Recurrence of Common Bile Duct Stones. Int J Med Sci 2021; 18:1067-1074. [PMID: 33456365 PMCID: PMC7807200 DOI: 10.7150/ijms.52974] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2020] [Accepted: 12/22/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Choledocholithiasis is a chronic common disease. The incidence of cholelithiasis is 5%-15%, of which 5%-30% are combined with Choledocholithiasis. Although endoscopic cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) + endoscopic sphincterotomy (EST) is the most common treatment procedure, which clearance rate is up to 95%, the incidence of recurrent choledocholithiasis was 4%-25%. The risk factors of recurrence after choledocholithiasis clearance are the focuses of current researches, which are caused by multiple factors. We first systematically summarize the risk factors of common bile duct stones (CBDS) recurrence into five aspects: first-episode stone related factors, congenital factors, biological factors, behavioral intervention factors, and the numbers of stone recurrence.
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- Yao Wu
- Sir Run Run Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 211100, China
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- Sir Run Run Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 211100, China
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- Sir Run Run Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 211100, China.,Jiangsu Province Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210029, China
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Xia H, Xin X, Yang T, Liu Y, Liang B, Wang J. Surgical strategy for recurrent common bile duct stones: a 10-year experience of a single center. Updates Surg 2020; 73:1399-1406. [PMID: 32970309 DOI: 10.1007/s13304-020-00882-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2020] [Accepted: 09/03/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Recurrence of common bile duct stones (CBDS) is common after surgical stone extraction, but the causes of recurrence are not fully understood. This study aimed to report the experience of treating recurrent CBDS. A total of 106 consecutive cases of recurrent CBDS treated from January 2006 to December 2015 were included. During surgery, the choledochoscopic pass-through test was performed to assess the structure and function of the duodenal papilla. The choledochoscopic pass-through test revealed 62 patients (58.49%) with incomplete closure of the lower end of the common bile duct, and 28 (26.42%) with stenosis at the lower common bile duct. Intra-operative bile bacterial culture was positive in 98 (92.45%) patients. The rate of complete stone clearance was 99.1%. The total recurrence rate of CBDS was 3.13%. The long-term success rate of surgical treatment (excellent and good) reached 92.7% .Duodenal papilla (Oddi sphincter) dysfunction is the main cause of recurrent CBDS. Common bile duct exploration with stone extraction, hilar ductoplasty, and Roux-en-Y hepaticojejunostomy can effectively eliminate the recurrence of CBDS and reduce the incidence of post-hepaticojejunostomy complications. Thus, it is an optimal surgical procedure for recurrent CBDS.
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- HongTian Xia
- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, First Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, 100853, China.
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, First Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, 100853, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, First Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, 100853, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, First Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, 100853, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, First Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, 100853, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, First Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, 100853, China
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Park SY, Hong TH, Lee SK, Park IY, Kim TH, Kim SG. Recurrence of common bile duct stones following laparoscopic common bile duct exploration: a multicenter study. JOURNAL OF HEPATO-BILIARY-PANCREATIC SCIENCES 2019; 26:578-582. [DOI: 10.1002/jhbp.675] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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- Sun Young Park
- Department of General Surgery Yeouido St. Mary’s HospitalCollege of MedicineThe Catholic University of Korea 63‐ro 10, Yeongdeungpo‐gu Seoul07345Korea
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreas Surgery Seoul St. Mary’s HospitalCollege of MedicineThe Catholic University of Korea Seoul Korea
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- Department of General Surgery Daejeon St. Mary’s Hospital College of Medicine The Catholic University of Korea Daejeon Korea
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- Department of General Surgery Bucheon St. Mary’s HospitalCollege of MedicineThe Catholic University of Korea Bucheon Korea
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- Division of Gastroenterology Department of Internal Medicine Wonkwang University Medical School and Hospital Iksan Korea
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- Department of General Surgery Yeouido St. Mary’s HospitalCollege of MedicineThe Catholic University of Korea 63‐ro 10, Yeongdeungpo‐gu Seoul07345Korea
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Kim YJ, Chung WC, Jo IH, Kim J, Kim S. Efficacy of endoscopic ultrasound after removal of common bile duct stone. Scand J Gastroenterol 2019; 54:1160-1165. [PMID: 31491357 DOI: 10.1080/00365521.2019.1660911] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Objective: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is a standard procedure for choledocholithiasis. Nonetheless, the recurrence rate remains quite high. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence and related factors of remnant biliary stone or sludge using endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) after the removal of common bile duct (CBD) stone and to evaluate the long-term clinical outcomes. Methods: A prospective study enrolling a consecutive series of patients who underwent ERCP for CBD stone removal was performed between June 2014 and November 2015. Following confirmation of complete CBD stone removal by the operator, EUS was performed to determine whether biliary stone or sludge remained. Patients underwent cholecystectomy if a gallstone was identified and were subsequently followed up at a regular interval of 3-6 months. We investigated whether symptomatic recurrence would occur. Results: A total of 130 patients were enrolled. The presence of remnant biliary stone or sludge after ERCP was confirmed in 36.9% (48/130) of patients. Acute angulation of the distal CBD was the sole factor associated with remnant biliary stone or sludge (p < .01). During the follow-up period, the overall recurrence rate was 17.7% (23/130). Recurrent symptomatic choledocholithiasis was predicted by remnant biliary sludge and large CBD diameter in multivariate analysis. Conclusions: Acute angulation of the distal CBD was associated with remnant biliary stone or sludge after ERCP. Remnant biliary sludge on EUS and large CBD diameter were strong predictors of symptomatic recurrence. EUS evaluation following CBD stone removal could be an effective strategy in the treatment of choledocholithiasis.
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- Yeon-Ji Kim
- Department of Internal Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea College of Medicine , Seoul , South Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea College of Medicine , Seoul , South Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea College of Medicine , Seoul , South Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea College of Medicine , Seoul , South Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea College of Medicine , Seoul , South Korea
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Kawaji Y, Isayama H, Nakai Y, Saito K, Sato T, Hakuta R, Saito T, Takahara N, Mizuno S, Kogure H, Matsubara S, Tada M, Kitano M, Koike K. Multiple recurrences after endoscopic removal of common bile duct stones: A retrospective analysis of 976 cases. J Gastroenterol Hepatol 2019; 34:1460-1466. [PMID: 30761603 DOI: 10.1111/jgh.14630] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2018] [Revised: 02/09/2019] [Accepted: 02/11/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND AIM Recurrences after endoscopic treatment of common bile duct stones (CBDS) are common. The aims of this study were to identify risk factors for recurrences of CBDS and to evaluate the effect of interventions for prevention of further recurrences. METHODS A total of 976 patients who underwent endoscopic treatment of CBDS were retrospectively studied. Risk factors for single and multiple recurrent CBDS were evaluated using a Cox hazard regression model. The incidences of further recurrences were evaluated according to the additional interventions. RESULTS The mean age was 69.3 years, and 39.3% were female. Endoscopic papillary balloon dilation, endoscopic sphincterotomy, and endoscopic papillary large balloon dilation were performed in 858, 77, and 41 patients, respectively. The rates of one or more recurrence and multiple recurrences of CBDS were 12.4% and 2.7%, respectively. In the multivariate analyses, the significant risk factors were the bile duct size (hazard ratio [HR] 1.07, P = 0.012), gallbladder left in situ with stones (HR 1.91, P = 0.046), and pneumobilia after treatment (HR 2.10, P = 0.047) for single recurrence and the number of stones at the first recurrence (HR 1.16, P = 0.021) for multiple recurrences. In five out of nine cases with multiple recurrences, further recurrence was not observed after additional sphincteroplasty in addition to cholecystectomy. CONCLUSIONS The incidence of multiple recurrences was not uncommon after the first recurrence of CBDS.
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- Yuki Kawaji
- Department of Gastroenterology, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan.,Department of Gastroenterology, Wakayama Medical University, Wakayama, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan.,Department of Gastroenterology, Graduate School of Medicine, Juntendo University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Wakayama Medical University, Wakayama, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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Jeon J, Lim SU, Park CH, Jun CH, Park SY, Rew JS. Restoration of common bile duct diameter within 2 weeks after endoscopic stone retraction is a preventive factor for stone recurrence. Hepatobiliary Pancreat Dis Int 2018; 17:251-256. [PMID: 29625836 DOI: 10.1016/j.hbpd.2018.03.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2017] [Accepted: 03/16/2018] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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BACKGROUND Little information is available about the relationship between restoration of common bile duct (CBD) diameter after endoscopic stone retraction and recurrence of CBD stones in elderly patients. The present study was to determine whether restoration of CBD diameter is a preventive factor for CBD stone recurrence in elderly patients who underwent endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP). METHODS From January 2006 to December 2010, 238 patients underwent the first and the second session of ERCP for the removal of CBD stones. Among them, 173 were over 65 years old. These patients were divided into recurrent group and non-recurrent group. Restoration of CBD diameter and patients' characteristics were compared. RESULTS There was no statistical difference in patients' characteristics, associated diseases, or ERCP-related complications between the two groups. Reduction of CBD diameter was significantly larger in the non-recurrent group (2.7 ± 1.7 mm) compared to that in the recurrent group (1.4 ± 2.3 mm, P = 0.002). The proportion of patients with restoration of CBD diameter were significantly lower in the recurrent group (6/42, 14.3%) compared with that in the non-recurrent group (67/131, 51.1%) (P < 0.01). CONCLUSIONS There is an inverse relationship between restoration of CBD diameter and CBD stone recurrence. Therefore, patients without restoration of CBD diameter within 2 weeks after endoscopic stone removal should be monitored more frequently.
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- Jin Jeon
- Department of Internal Medicine, Chonnam National University Hospital, Gwangju, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Mokpo Hankook Hospital, Mokpo, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Chonnam National University Hospital, Gwangju, Korea.
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Chonnam National University Hospital, Gwangju, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Chonnam National University Hospital, Gwangju, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Chonnam National University Hospital, Gwangju, Korea
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Predictors for bile duct stone recurrence after endoscopic extraction for naïve major duodenal papilla: A cohort study. PLoS One 2017; 12:e0180536. [PMID: 28692706 PMCID: PMC5503270 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0180536] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2017] [Accepted: 06/02/2017] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Background Predictors for bile duct stone recurrence after endoscopic stone extraction have not yet been clearly defined and a study investigating naïve major duodenal papilla is warranted because studies focusing only on naïve major duodenal papilla are rare. The aim of this study was to observe the long-term outcomes of endoscopic bile duct stone extraction for naïve major duodenal papilla and to assess the predictors for recurrence. Methods This was a retrospective cohort study that consisted of 384 patients with naïve papilla who underwent initial endoscopic bile duct stone extraction. Patients were followed up in outpatient department subsequent to complete stone clearance. Recurrence was defined as symptomatic repeated stone formation observed at least three months after the procedure. Stone recurrence, predictors of recurrence, and the recurrence rate, depending on each endoscopic treatment for major duodenal papilla, were examined. Results In this study, 34 patients (8.9%) developed stone recurrence. The median time to recurrence was 439 days. Periampullary diverticulum and multiple stones were strong predictors of bile duct stone recurrence (RR, 5.065; 95% CI, 2.435–10.539 and RR: 2.4401; 95% CI: 1.0946–5.4396, respectively). The above two factors were independent predictors of stone recurrence as per logistic regression analysis adjusted for confounders (Periampullary diverticulum: OR, 7.768; 95% CI, 3.27–18.471; multiple stones: OR, 4.144; 95% CI, 1.33–12.915). No recurrence was observed after endoscopic papillary large balloon dilatation (0/20), whereas recurrence was observed in 7 patients after endoscopic papillary balloon dilatation (7/45) and in 27 patients after endoscopic sphincterotomy (27/319). However, these differences were not statistically significant (p = 0.105). Conclusions We determined that the presence of periampullary diverticulum and multiple stones are strong predictors for recurrence after endoscopic stone extraction. Moreover, endoscopic papillary large balloon dilatation tended to be correlated with non-recurrence of bile duct stone.
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Gan J, Chang S. Factors predisposing to stone migration from the gallbladder into the common bile duct. SURGICAL PRACTICE 2017. [DOI: 10.1111/1744-1633.12219] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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- Jonathan Gan
- Heartlands Hospital; Heart of England Foundation Trust; Birmingham UK
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- Department of Surgery; National University Hospital; Singapore
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Konstantakis C, Triantos C, Theopistos V, Theocharis G, Maroulis I, Diamantopoulou G, Thomopoulos K. Recurrence of choledocholithiasis following endoscopic bile duct clearance: Long term results and factors associated with recurrent bile duct stones. World J Gastrointest Endosc 2017; 9:26-33. [PMID: 28101305 PMCID: PMC5215116 DOI: 10.4253/wjge.v9.i1.26] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2016] [Revised: 09/17/2016] [Accepted: 10/18/2016] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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AIM To evaluate the rate of recurrence of symptomatic choledocholithiasis and identify factors associated with the recurrence of bile duct stones in patients who underwent endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) and endoscopic sphincterotomy (EST) for bile duct stone disease.
METHODS All patients who underwent ERCP and EST for bile duct stone disease and had their bile duct cleared from 1/1/2005 until 31/12/2008 was enrolled. All symptomatic recurrences during the study period (until 31/12/2015) were recorded. Clinical and laboratory data potentially associated with common bile duct (CBD) stone recurrence were retrospectively retrieved from patients’ files.
RESULTS A total of 495 patients were included. Sixty seven (67) out of 495 patients (13.5%) presented with recurrent symptomatic choledocholithiasis after 35.28 ± 16.9 mo while twenty two (22) of these patients (32.8%) experienced a second recurrence after 35.19 ± 23.2 mo. Factors associated with recurrence were size (diameter) of the largest CBD stone found at first presentation (10.2 ± 6.9 mm vs 7.2 ± 4.1 mm, P = 0.024), diameter of the CBD at the first examination (15.5 ± 6.3 mm vs 12.0 ± 4.6 mm, P = 0.005), use of mechanical lithotripsy (ML) (P = 0.04) and presence of difficult lithiasis (P = 0.04). Periampullary diverticula showed a trend towards significance (P = 0.066). On the contrary, number of stones, angulation of the CBD, number of ERCP sessions required to clear the CBD at first presentation, more than one ERCP session needed to clear the bile duct initially and a gallbladder in situ did not influence recurrence.
CONCLUSION Bile duct stone recurrence is a possible late complication following endoscopic stone extraction and CBD clearance. It appears to be associated with anatomical parameters (CBD diameter) and stone characteristics (stone size, use of ML, difficult lithiasis) at first presentation.
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