Publication Name	World Journal of Hepatology
Manuscript ID	113700
Country	China

Category	Surgery
Manuscript Type	Retrospective Study
Article Title	Application of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography in the diagnosis and treatment of pediatric common bile duct stone disease
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Tao Zhang, Ran Tang, Xue-Yi Hu, Shi-Qin Qi and Zhu-Bin Pan
Funding Agency and Grant Number	Funding Agency Grant Number Anhui Provincial Department of Science and Technology
Corresponding Author	Zhu-Bin Pan, Professor, Department of Pediatric Surgery, Anhui Provincial Children’s Hospital, Wangjiang Street, Hefei 230000, Anhui Province, China. etyypwk@126.com
Key Words	Common bile duct stones; Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography; Biliary obstruction; Pediatrics; Treatment
Core Tip	This study demonstrates that endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is a safe and effective minimally invasive technique for both diagnosing and treating common bile duct stones in children. It achieved a 100% technical success rate in 29 procedures for 20 pediatric common bile duct stones patients, significantly improving liver function with a low complication rate (6.9%, all mild post-ERCP pancreatitis). ERCP is a valuable tool for managing biliary obstruction in children, offering precise diagnosis and therapeutic intervention.
Citation	Zhang T, Tang R, Hu XY, Qi SQ, Pan ZB. Application of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography in the diagnosis and treatment of pediatric common bile duct stone disease. World J Hepatol 2025; In press

Received	2025-09-02 05:45
Peer-Review Started	2025-09-02 05:45
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2025-10-11 04:35
Return for Revision	2025-10-11 04:35
Revised	2025-10-22 14:25
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Second Decision by Editor	2025-12-31 02:31
Second Decision by Editor-in-Chief
Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2025-12-31 07:10
Articles in Press	2025-12-31 07:10
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