Journal article
Multi-Institutional Analysis of Choledocholithiasis in Pediatric vs Adult Patients
Abstract
BACKGROUND: In adults, upfront intraoperative cholangiogram with laparoscopic common bile duct exploration (LCBDE) is well accepted for management of choledocholithiasis. Despite recent evidence supporting LCBDE utility in children, there has been hesitation to adopt this surgery first (SF) approach over ERCP first (EF) due to perceived technical challenges. We compared rates of successful stone clearance during LCBDE between adult and …
Authors
Dantes G; Rauh JL; Smith S; Aworanti E; Wallace MW; Zamora IJ; Krinock D; Siddiqui S; Witte A; Flynn-O-Brien K
Journal
Journal of Pediatric Surgery, Vol. 59, No. 12,
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
December 2024
DOI
10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2024.08.001
ISSN
0022-3468