Helminthic Therapy In Chrons Disease
- Gallstones and Gallbladder Disease - Lithotripsy and Dissolution Therapies
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Open or Laparoscopic Common Bile Duct Exploration (Choledocholithotomy)
Laparoscopic Exploration and Cholangiography
Surgeons are now increasingly using laparoscopy with cholangiography instead of ERCP when common duct stones are suspected. Laparoscopy with cholangiography should only be done in centers with expertise in this procedure. This procedure should be done for the following reasons:
- As an alternative to ERCP before gallbladder surgeries, when there is a high suspicion of common bile duct...
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