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World J Gastrointest Endosc. Sep 16, 2026; 18(9): 125072
Published online Sep 16, 2026. doi: 10.4253/wjge.125072
Table 2 Study-level classification of indications and interventions, n (%)
Category
Studies
Pancreatitis or pancreatic-duct disease82 (64.1)
Choledocholithiasis or common bile duct stones81 (63.3)
Congenital biliary dilatation, choledochal cyst, or pancreaticobiliary maljunction26 (20.3)
Biliary stricture or post-transplant biliary disease26 (20.3)
Sphincterotomy or papillotomy72 (56.3)
Stent placement or removal69 (53.9)
Stone extraction, lithotripsy, or duct clearance52 (40.6)
Balloon dilation or sweeping33 (25.8)
Biliary or nasobiliary drainage23 (18.0)


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