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World J Gastroenterol. Jun 28, 2012; 18(24): 3156-3166
Published online Jun 28, 2012. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v18.i24.3156
Two-stage vs single-stage management for concomitant gallstones and common bile duct stones
Jiong Lu, Yao Cheng, Xian-Ze Xiong, Yi-Xin Lin, Si-Jia Wu, Nan-Sheng Cheng
Jiong Lu, Yao Cheng, Xian-Ze Xiong, Yi-Xin Lin, Si-Jia Wu, Nan-Sheng Cheng, Department of Bile Duct Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan Province, China
Author contributions: Lu J and Cheng NS designed the study; Lu J, Cheng Y and Xiong XZ performed the literature search and collected the data; Lin YX and Wu SJ analyzed the data; Lu J and Cheng Y wrote the paper.
Correspondence to: Nan-Sheng Cheng, MD, Professor, Department of Bile Duct Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, No. 37 Guo Xue Xiang, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan Province, China. nanshengcheng@gmail.com
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Received: October 24, 2011
Revised: February 20, 2012
Accepted: February 26, 2012
Published online: June 28, 2012
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