Search for dissertations about: "common bile duct stone"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 swedish dissertations containing the words common bile duct stone.
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1. Aspects of treatment of common bile duct stones
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
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2. Aspects of interventional endoscopic treatment of common bile duct stones
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
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3. Complicated gallstone disease in Sweden 1988-2006 : a register study
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
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4. On gallstone disease : complications and surgical treatment
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
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5. Aspects on interventions in complicated gallstone disease
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