Sa1308 ENDOSCOPIC TREATMENT OF SYMPTOMATIC COMMON BILE DUCT STONES IN THE ELDERLY

Regardless of age, in Japan it is recommended that the complete removal of stones be achieved for the management of common bile duct (CBD) stones. However, in many elderly patients stones cannot be safely removed at the initial procedure because of their age and the time required to deal with many and/or large stones. In those patients endoscopic biliary stenting (EBS) is recommended as an alternative.

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