Case report demonstrates successful novel endoscopic snare lithotripsy for large CBD stones, suggesting improved treatment options.
Recently, large common bile duct (CBD) stones have been treated with endoscopic papillary large balloon dilation (EPLBD) [1] [2] or electronic hydraulic lithotripsy (EHL) [3] [4]; however, difficult-to-treat cases remain [5]. Here, we report a case in which a novel lithotripsy method using a snare was successfully used to treat a large stone occupying the entire CBD lumen.
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