Publications by authors named "Ming-Ju Yu"
Outcomes of endoscopic sphincterotomy open choledochotomy for common bile duct stones.
World J Gastroenterol
January 2019
Article Synopsis
- Endoscopic sphincterotomy (EST) is a less invasive method for treating common bile duct stones (CBDS), but concerns exist over its complications and recurrence rates compared to open choledochotomy (OCT).
- This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of EST and OCT and identify risk factors for stone recurrence by analyzing the outcomes of 302 patients over a follow-up period of at least five years.
- Results showed EST required less time for procedure and recovery, had a higher complete stone clearance rate, but similar rates of complications and mortality compared to OCT; recurrence of CBDS occurred in 18.8% of patients.