Asymptomatic Common Bile Duct Stones Are Associated with Increased Risk of Post-Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography Pancreatitis
Makoto Kadokura, Yumi Takenaka, Hiroki Yoda, Tomoki Yasumura, Tetsuya Okuwaki, Keisuke Tanaka, Fumitake Amemiya
Abstract
A wait-and-see approach may be an option for the management of asymptomatic CBDS. EPBD may be avoided, especially in case of asymptomatic or if difficult for bile duct cannulation.
Topics & Concepts
Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatographyAsymptomaticMedicinePancreatitisCommon bile ductGastroenterologyGeneral surgeryRadiologyInternal medicineDuct (anatomy)SurgeryGallbladder and Bile Duct DisordersPediatric Hepatobiliary Diseases and TreatmentsPancreatic and Hepatic Oncology Research