Publication Name	World Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery
Manuscript ID	93049
Country	China

Category	Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Manuscript Type	Retrospective Study
Article Title	Effect of the extrahepatic bile duct anatomy on choledocholithiasis and its clinical significance
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Zheng Cao, Jia Zhou, Li Wei, Hai-Yu He and Jun Li
Funding Agency and Grant Number	Funding Agency Grant Number Kunming Medical University 2023S090
Corresponding Author	Jun Li, MD, Chief, Professor, Department of Gastroenterology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, No. 374 Dianmian Avenue, Wuhua District, Kunming 650000, Yunnan Province, China. 961983787@qq.com
Key Words	Bile ducts; Extrahepatic; Choledocholithiasis; Cholangiopancreatography; Magnetic resonance; Cholangiopancreatography; Endoscopic retrograde
Core Tip	Comprehensive understanding of the extrahepatic bile duct anatomy is imperative to guide surgical procedures and perform endoscopic retrograde cholangiography. This study aimed to investigate the anatomical risk factors associated with the extrahepatic bile ducts in patients diagnosed with choledocholithiasis, specifically focusing on preventing stone recurrence after surgical intervention and endoscopic lithotomy. Several independent risk factors for choledocholithiasis were identified in our retrospective analysis of medical records. Noteworthy factors include an enlarged diameter of the common hepatic and bile ducts, a shorter length of the common hepatic duct, and a reduced angle of the common bile duct. Our findings underscore the significance of these anatomical features in the incidence of common bile duct stones. Our findings provide valuable insights into the relationship between extrahepatic bile duct anatomy and choledocholithiasis risk.
Citation	<p>Cao Z, Zhou J, Wei L, He HY, Li J. Effect of the extrahepatic bile duct anatomy on choledocholithiasis and its clinical significance. <i>World J Gastrointest Surg</i> 2024; 16(5): 1363-1370</p>

Received	2024-02-18 07:16
Peer-Review Started	2024-02-18 07:16
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Return for Revision	2024-03-05 06:06
Revised	2024-03-07 11:54
Second Decision	2024-04-03 01:38
Accepted by Journal Editor-in-Chief
Accepted by Company Editor-in-Chief	2024-04-03 02:28
Articles in Press	2024-04-03 02:28
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