Publication Name	World Journal of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Manuscript ID	118395
DOI	10.4253/wjge.118395
Country	China

Category	Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Manuscript Type	Case Report
Article Title	Therapeutic endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography for giant bile duct stones in a child: A case report
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Yue-Sheng Wang, Miao Hou, Zi-Ying Li, Zhen-Jia Du and Jing-Yu Liu
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Corresponding Author	Yue-Sheng Wang, Director, Department of Gastroenterology, Children’s Hospital Affiliated to Zhengzhou University, No. 33 East Longhu Outer Ring Road, Jinshui District, Zhengzhou 450000, Henan Province, China. wangyueshengys@126.com
Key Words	Child; Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography; Common bile duct stones; Pancreaticobiliary maljunction; Case report
Core Tip	This case describes the successful therapeutic endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography-based extraction of giant common bile duct stones in a child with concomitant pancreaticobiliary maljunction and pancreas divisum. A precisely tailored endoscopic approach can achieve effective biliary decompression and rapid symptom resolution while avoiding urgent surgery. This report supports the feasibility and safety of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography for themanagement of complex pediatric biliary anomalies.
Citation	Wang YS, Hou M, Li ZY, Du ZJ, Liu JY. Therapeutic endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography for giant bile duct stones in a child: A case report. World J Gastrointest Endosc 2026; In press DOI: https://doi.org/10.4253/wjge.118395
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Received	2026-01-07 06:28
Peer-Review Started	2026-01-07 06:28
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-01-28 07:49
Return for Revision	2026-01-29 06:39
Revised	2026-03-06 07:26
Publication Fee Transferred	2026-05-14 01:36
Second Decision by Editor	2026-07-16 02:42
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Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-07-16 07:59
Articles in Press	2026-07-16 07:59
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