Comment on: Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) Findings in Pediatric Patients with Choledocholithiasis Justify a Surgery-First Approach: A Multi-Center Study
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Commentary on a multicenter study examining ERCP outcomes in 127 pediatric patients with choledocholithiasis. The research supports a surgery-first approach for managing biliary stones in children, with findings suggesting 69% of cases may benefit from primary surgical intervention rather than endoscopic management.
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- Multicenter study of 127 pediatric ERCP cases suggests 69% of choledocholithiasis patients may benefit from surgery-first approach
- ERCP findings in children with bile duct stones support reconsidering traditional endoscopy-first treatment paradigm
- Retrospective data indicates surgical intervention may be preferable initial strategy for majority of pediatric choledocholithiasis cases
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How to cite: GlobalCastMD. Comment on: Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) Findings in Pediatric Patients with Choledocholithiasis Justify a Surgery-First Approach: A Multi-Center Study. GlobalCastMD Medical Library. 2025-06-18. https://dev.library.globalcastmd.com/article/10577?via_space=staycurrentmd
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