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World J Gastroenterol. Apr 21, 2013; 19(15): 2425-2432
Published online Apr 21, 2013. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v19.i15.2425
Endoscopic papillary balloon intermittent dilatation and endoscopic sphincterotomy for bile duct stones
Bai-Qing Fu, Ya-Ping Xu, Li-Sheng Tao, Jun Yao, Chun-Suo Zhou
Bai-Qing Fu, Ya-Ping Xu, Li-Sheng Tao, Jun Yao, Chun-Suo Zhou, Department of Gastroenterology, the People’s Hospital, Affiliated to Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212002, Jiangsu Province, China
Author contributions: Xu YP designed the research; Yao J and Zhou CS performed the research; Tao LS analyzed the data; Fu BQ wrote the paper.
Correspondence to: Ya-Ping Xu, Chief Physician, Department of Gastroenterology, the People’s Hospital, Affiliated to Jiangsu University, 8 Dianli Road, Zhenjiang 212002, Jiangsu Province, China. yapingxu@yeah.net
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Received: November 6, 2012
Revised: January 25, 2013
Accepted: February 5, 2013
Published online: April 21, 2013
Core Tip

Core tip: Previous studies have shown that endoscopic papillary balloon dilatation with a 8 mm dilated balloon and endoscopic sphincterotomy (EST) have similar success rates in terms of stone removal. The incidence of postoperative pancreatitis with these procedures is high, so its application is limited. We compared the safety and efficacy of endoscopic papillary balloon intermittent dilatation, with an increase in dilated balloon diameter (10-12 mm) and extended dilatation time, and EST in the treatment of common bile duct stones (transverse diameter ≤ 12 mm).