Publication Name	World Journal of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Manuscript ID	1117
Country	Portugal

Received	2012-11-12 21:10
Peer-Review Started	2012-11-13 17:26
To Make the First Decision	2013-01-06 14:31
Return for Revision	2013-01-06 15:28
Revised	2013-01-26 18:06
Second Decision	2013-02-05 19:53
Accepted by Journal Editor-in-Chief
Accepted by Executive Editor-in-Chief	2013-02-06 10:47
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Edit the Manuscript by Language Editor	2013-03-02 19:24
Typeset the Manuscript	2013-05-10 16:24
Publish the Manuscript Online	2013-05-14 14:22

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Category	Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Manuscript Type	Autobiography
Article Title	Endoscopic papillary balloon dilation after sphincterotomy for difficult choledocholithiasis: A case-controlled study
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Bruno Rosa, Pedro Moutinho Ribeiro, Ana Rebelo, António Pinto Correia and José Cotter
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Corresponding Author	Bruno Rosa, MD, Department of Gastroenterology, Alto Ave Hospital Center, Guimarães Rua dos Cutileiros, 4835-044 Guimarães, Portugal. bruno.joel.rosa@gmail.com
Key Words	Endoscopic papillary large balloon dilation; Bile duct stones; Endoscopic sphincterotomy; Choledocholithiasis
Core Tip	The technique described by Ersoz comprises endoscopic limited sphincterotomy followed by papillary large balloon dilation. In theory, it increases efficacy on the extraction of large bile duct stones, while reducing the risk of bleeding that would occur if a larger sphincterotomy had to be performed, particularly in patients with coagulopathy or surgically modified anatomy, and simultaneously reduces the risk of post endoscopic retrograde cholangio-pancreatography acute pancreatitis that occurs when isolated papillary balloon dilation is performed. In this case-controlled study, the combined technique achieved higher rate of complete stone clearance than isolated endoscopic sphincterotomy, and reduced the need for lithotripsy and biliary stenting, with a similar safety profile.
Publish Date	2013-05-14 14:22
Citation	Rosa B, Moutinho Ribeiro P, Rebelo A, Pinto Correia A, Cotter J. Endoscopic papillary balloon dilation after sphincterotomy for difficult choledocholithiasis: A case-controlled study. World J Gastrointest Endosc 2013; 5(5): 211-218
URL	http://www.wjgnet.com/1948-5190/full/v5/i5/211.htm
DOI	http://dx.doi.org/10.4253/wjge.v5.i5.211

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