Search for dissertations about: "Common bile duct stone"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 swedish dissertations containing the words Common bile duct stone.

  2. 1. Aspects of treatment of common bile duct stones

    Author : Cecilia Strömberg; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Background: Gallstone disease is a major cause of morbidity and at least 10 000 cholecystectomies are performed annually in Sweden. At the time of surgery about 5-15% of the patients also have common bile duct stones (CBDS). READ MORE

  4. 2. Aspects of interventional endoscopic treatment of common bile duct stones

    Author : Fredrik Swahn; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : ERCP;

    Abstract : Background: During the last 30 years, important changes have been introduced in the management of common bile duct stones (CBDS) which can be detected in about 10% of patients undergoing cholecystectomy because of symptomatic gallstone disease. Established minimally-invasive treatment options for CBDS include endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) and laparoscopic common bile duct exploration. READ MORE

  5. 3. Complicated gallstone disease in Sweden 1988-2006 : a register study

    Author : Birger Sandzén; Mikael Öman; Erik Nilsson; Roland Andersson; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Gallstone disease; acute pancreatitis; acute biliary pancreatitis; common bile duct stones; acute cholecystitits; acute gallbladder disease; cholecystectomy; ERCP; endoscopic papillotomy; choledochotomy; Surgery; Kirurgi; kirurgi; Surgery;

    Abstract : Background The gallstone prevalence in the western world is 10-20%. Most gallstones are silent, but symptoms and complications appear in 20-40%. The incidence of symptom development in patients with silent gallstones is 2-4% per year. READ MORE

  6. 4. On gallstone disease : complications and surgical treatment

    Author : Anne Waage; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Laparoscopy; cholecystectomy; complications; bile leakage; laparoscopic common bile duct exploration; common bile duct stone; acute cholecystitis; bile duct injury.;

    Abstract : Background: Gallstone disease is an important cause of morbidity in the Western world. Symptomatic gallbladder stones have been managed by cholecystectomy since 1882. READ MORE

  7. 5. Aspects on interventions in complicated gallstone disease

    Author : Rozh Noel; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Background: Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) is the standard treatment for symptomatic gallstone disease. In 10-15% of these patients, common bile duct stones (CBDS) are encountered. These are managed commonly by endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP). READ MORE