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| ISSN |
1948-9366 (online) |
| Open Access |
This article is an open-access article that was selected by an in-house editor and fully peer-reviewed by external reviewers. It is distributed in accordance with the Creative Commons Attribution NonCommercial (CC BY-NC 4.0) license, which permits others to distribute, remix, adapt, build upon this work non-commercially, and license their derivative works on different terms, provided the original work is properly cited and the use is non-commercial. See: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ |
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©The Author(s) 2025. Published by Baishideng Publishing Group Inc. All rights reserved. |
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Baishideng Publishing Group Inc, 7041 Koll Center Parkway, Suite 160, Pleasanton, CA 94566, USA |
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http://www.wjgnet.com |
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Gastroenterology & Hepatology |
| Manuscript Type |
Letter to the Editor |
| Article Title |
Valuating the role of magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography in therapeutic decision-making for difficult common bile duct stones
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Unsolicited Manuscript |
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Yu-Fang Zang, Yi-Xuan Xing and Nian-Zhe Sun |
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| Corresponding Author |
Nian-Zhe Sun, MD, National Clinical Research Center of Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, No. 87 Xiangya Road, Kaifu District, Changsha 410008, Hunan Province, China. sunnzh201921@sina.com |
| Key Words |
Ice-breaking sign; Magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography; Difficult common bile duct stones; Treatment strategy; Multicenter study |
| Core Tip |
This letter analyzed Zhao et al’s study, introducing the "ice-breaking sign" as a new radiological marker for difficult common bile duct stones. Identified via magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP) three-dimensional reconstruction, this sign highlights abrupt distal narrowing with proximal dilation, reflecting changes in bile dynamics due to stone impaction. While this marker offers valuable insights for treatment planning, the study's limitations include reliance on subjective assessments and being single-center. Future research should focus on the sign’s pathophysiological mechanisms, validate findings through multicenter trials, and explore combining MRCP with endoscopic ultrasound and biological markers to optimize treatment strategies. |
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2025-11-25 11:05 |
| Citation |
Zang YF, Xing YX, Sun NZ. Valuating the role of magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography in therapeutic decision-making for difficult common bile duct stones. World J Gastrointest Surg 2025; 17(11): 112341 |
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https://www.wjgnet.com/1948-9366/full/v17/i11/112341.htm |
| DOI |
https://dx.doi.org/10.4240/wjgs.v17.i11.112341 |
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