ERCP first vs. surgery first: A comparative perspective in pediatric choledocholithiasis

In brief

This article compares endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) versus surgical approaches as first-line treatment for pediatric choledocholithiasis. The analysis helps clinicians determine optimal management strategies for children with bile duct stones, weighing procedural risks, success rates, and patient outcomes between endoscopic and surgical interventions.

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