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. 2022 Jul 16;14(7):467-470.
doi: 10.4253/wjge.v14.i7.467.

Multimodal treatments of "gallstone cholangiopancreatitis"

Serafino Vanella  1 , Mario Baiamonte  2 , Francesco Crafa  3
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Multimodal treatments of "gallstone cholangiopancreatitis"

Serafino Vanella et al. World J Gastrointest Endosc. .

Abstract

Gallstone cholangiopancreatitis is a potentially life-threatening pathology which requires quick intervention involving endoscopists, interventional radiologists, anesthesiologists and surgeons in relation to clinical conditions. Treatment possibilities are varied, especially with current progress in advanced endoscopy, interventional radiology, and minimally invasive surgery. The following treatments are available: endoscopic sphincterotomy (ES) with stone extraction followed by laparoscopic cholecystectomy; simultaneous endoscopic stone extraction with laparoscopic cholecystectomy (rendezvous technique); combined laparoscopic cholecystectomy and common bile duct (CBD) exploration; open CBD exploration; ES post-cholecystectomy; percutaneous placement of biliary drains for unstable patients, followed by percutaneous cholangioscopy; and lithotripsy with different approaches, including a laser and balloon dilation of the sphincter of Oddi. Each technique has its strengths and weaknesses, and there is great discussion in the literature on choosing the ideal approach based on the patient's clinical conditions.

Keywords: Cholangiopancreatitis; Common bile duct stones; Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography; Endoscopic sphincterotomy; Laparoscopic common bile duct exploration; Percutaneous.

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Conflict-of-interest statement: All authors have no conflicts of interest to declare.

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