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Choledocholithiasis*

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Choledocholithiasis*

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Choledocholithiasis* ; Humans

Objective: The study was performed to assess and compare the effect of early (≤ 72 hours) and late (>72 hours) laparoscopic cholecystectomy after Endoscopic retrograde cholangio pancreatography (ERCP) in terms of duration of operation, conversion to open cholecystectomy, intraoperative complicating factors, duration of hospital stay from the date of ERCP, hospital expenses, and presence of postoperative complications. Methods: This is a retrospective study from 2010 up to July 2019. Outcomes (duration of operation, rate of conversion, intraoperative complicating factors, length of hospital stay, hospital expenses and post-operative complications) were compared between patients who had ERCP then cholecystectomy within 72 hours (Early Group) and those who had ERCP then cholecystectomy after more than 72 hours (Late Group). Results: A total of 19 patients were included in this study. There were 10 patients in the Early Group and 9 in the Late Group. Early laparoscopic cholecystectomy after ERCP had a shorter statistically significant duration of hospital. Shorter operative time, fewer intraoperative complicating factors, no conversion to open cholecystectomy, cheaper hospital expenses and no post-operative complications were also noted in the Early Group as compared to the Late Group. Conclusion Early laparoscopic cholecystectomy is safe and results in a shorter hospital stay compared to late laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
Choledocholithiasis ; Cholecystolithiasis

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Choledocholithiasis* ; Cholelithiasis* ; Humans

Background: Acute cholangitis (AC) in children is a rare but life-threatening infection. Symptoms vary from mild to severe disease. There are no local published data on pediatric AC. Objective: To determine the clinical, biochemical, ultrasonographic, microbiologic features, and treatment outcome of pediatric patients with definite AC. Methodology: Cross-sectional study using medical records of pediatric patients diagnosed with definite AC based on the Modified Tokyo Guidelines of 2018 admitted from January 2016 to June 2021. Results: Twenty-seven patients aged 0 to 18 years old (10.06 + 7.34), predominantly male (51.85%) were included. Choledocholithiasis (22%) and post-Kasai biliary atresia (22%) were the common underlying biliary conditions. Fever (88.89%) was the most frequent presenting symptom. Majority were classified as moderate AC (40.74%). Leukocytosis (mean 16×109/L), elevated inflammatory markers (93.33% with CRP >12mg/L and 100% with serum procalcitonin >0.25ng/mL), hyperbilirubinemia (total bilirubin 192.54±126.87umol/L) and elevated alanine transferases (mean 59 IU/L) were noted. Twenty-one out of 27 cases (87%) had a negative blood culture. Only 4 patients underwent bile culture, of which two (50%) grew Klebsiella pneumoniae resistant to empiric antibiotics. Dilated biliary ducts were observed on abdominal ultrasound in 92.59% of patients. Ampicillin-sulbactam (29.63%) was the most commonly utilized antibiotic. Discharge rate was high (88.89%). Conclusions AC affects all pediatric age groups but clinical presentations vary. Drug resistant organisms are a significant concern but despite this, favorable outcomes have been documented.
Cholangitis ; Child ; Choledocholithiasis

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Cholangiopancreatography, Endoscopic Retrograde* ; Choledocholithiasis* ; Endosonography* ; Humans

A bronchobiliary fistula is rare disorder, consisting of the abnormal communication between the bronchial tree and the biliary duct. We describe a 78-year-old man who had a bronchobiliary fistula caused by choledocholithiasis. The diagnosis was confirmed by the presence of bilioptysis (bile-stained sputum) and the percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography (PTC). The patient was treated successfully by percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage (PTBD) with stone extraction and was followed by healing of the bronchobiliary fistula without surgical intervention.
Aged ; Cholangiography ; Choledocholithiasis* ; Diagnosis ; Drainage ; Fistula* ; Humans

Introduction: Gallstones disease is a common disorder and symptomatic disease is usually managed with surgery while those with common bile duct stones are usually managed with endoscopic intervention before proceeding to surgery. This study was intended to assess the rate of cholecystectomy among patients who had undergone ERC interventions, the reasons for not proceeding to cholecystectomy and related complications. Materials and Methods: Patients who had intact gallbladder and had undergone ERC for stones related complications over a two year period were retrospectively identified from the Endoscopic Unit Registry. Detailed case note reviews were conducted. Results: The overall cholecystectomy rate post-ERC interventions was 36.9% (48/130). Cholecystectomy was offered to 59.2% (n=77) and the uptake was only 58.4% (n=45/77). Among those who agreed for cholecystectomy, 11.1% (n=5/45) failed to turn up for their scheduled surgery. Three patients (6.7%) had symptoms recurrence before their scheduled surgery: two subsequently underwent cholecystectomy without ERC intervention and one who was pregnant was managed conservatively with holecystectomy. Among the patients who had declined cholecystectomy, 18.8% (n=6/32) had symptoms recurrence. Four patients required repeat ERC interventions and eventually all had cholecystectomy subsequently. The most common reason for declining cholecystectomy was 'not keen' and already asymptomatic (46.9%, n=15/32). Among patients who were not offerred cholecystectomy (n=53/130), symptoms recurrence occurred in 15.2% (n=7/53). Four patients required repeat ERC interventions and three subsequently underwent cholecystectomy. Conclusions: The cholecystectomy rate remains low after ERC interventions. Recurrence of symptoms necessating re-interventions occurred in patients offerred and not offerred cholecystectomy. The uptake rate should be improved and delay to cholecystectomy should be reduced to avoid symptoms recurrence. Patients not undergoing interventions should be advised regarding symptoms recurrence and should be monitored.
Choledocholithiasis ; Cholecystectomy ; Cholangiopancreatography, Endoscopic Retrograde ; CHOLELITHIASIS

Common bile duct (CBD) stone is a biliary disease with an increasing incidence in Korea. Many advances have been made in diagnosis and treatment according to the development of imaging equipment and various devices to diagnose and treat CBD stones. The Korean Society for Pancreatobiliary Association has developed clinical practice guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of CBD stones to assist clinicians in their management. The guidelines were divided into three parts: evaluation of CBD stones, endoscopic management of CBD stones, and endoscopic management of difficult and recurrent CBD stones. The purpose of this review is to summarize and present the diagnosis and treatment guidelines for CBD stones established in Korea.
Choledocholithiasis ; Common Bile Duct* ; Diagnosis* ; Incidence ; Korea