At present, some common bile duct stones (CBDSs) cannot be removed by conventional endoscopic treatment. Percutaneous transhepatic papillary ballooning and extraction (PTPBE) is a promising treatment for CBDSs. This study aimed to evaluate the feasibility and efficacy of PTPBE for removing CBDSs.
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