Endoscopic Extraction of CBD Stone: single centre experience in tertiary care centre

Abstract

Introduction Cholelithiasis is an endemic condition in both Western and Eastern countries, affecting upto 20% of the general population.1 11 to 21% of patients with cholelithiasis also have concomitant common bile duct(CBD) stones.2-4 Studies regarding the natural history of choledocholithiasis indicate that 21% to 34% CBD stones will spontaneously migrate and migrating stones pose a moderate risk of pancreatitis (25% to 36%)5, 6 or cholangitis if they obstruct the distal bile duct. ERCP with endoscopic sphincterotomy (ES) Abstract