Publication Name	World Journal of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Manuscript ID	118389
Country	India

Category	Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Manuscript Type	Retrospective Study
Article Title	Predictors of incomplete common bile duct stone clearance at index endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography: A retrospective study
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Shabir A Lone, Venkatesh Vaithiyam, Keval Vora, Nikhil Sirohi, Ujjwal Sonika, Ashok Dalal, Ajay Kumar, Siddharth Srivastava, Sanjeev Sachdeva and Barjesh C Sharma
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Corresponding Author	Venkatesh Vaithiyam, Assistant Professor, DM, MD, Department of Gastroenterology, Govind Ballabh Pant Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research, JLN Marg, New Delhi 110002, Delhi, India. venkateshvaithiyam172@gmail.com
Key Words	Common bile duct stones; Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography; Impacted stone; Bile duct stricture; Stone size
Core Tip	This retrospective study assessed clinical, radiological, and cholangiographic predictors of common bile duct (CBD) stone clearance during index endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP). Impacted stones, proximal stone location, CBD stricture, and a stone-to-CBD diameter ratio > 1 on ERCP independently predicted failure to achieve complete CBD stone clearance. A stone size of ≤ 11 mm on ERCP was identified as the optimal threshold for predicting successful clearance without the need for advanced techniques. Early identification of these predictors can assist in procedural planning, facilitate the timely use of advanced techniques or surgery, and avoid repeat ERCPs.
Citation	Lone SA, Vaithiyam V, Vora K, Sirohi N, Sonika U, Dalal A, Kumar A, Srivastava S, Sachdeva S, Sharma BC. Predictors of incomplete common bile duct stone clearance at index endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography: A retrospective study. World J Gastrointest Endos2026; In press

Received	2025-12-31 00:57
Peer-Review Started	2025-12-31 01:06
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-01-23 09:15
Return for Revision	2026-01-23 09:15
Revised	2026-02-04 17:31
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Second Decision by Editor	2026-03-10 02:47
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Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-03-10 08:48
Articles in Press	2026-03-10 08:48
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