Korean J Gastroenterol.  2014 Sep;64(3):176-178. 10.4166/kjg.2014.64.3.176.

Is Initial Cholecystectomy Is an Optimal Strategy for Patients with Suspected Choledocholithiasis?

• Ahn DW
• Jeong JB

• KMID: 2160662
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4166/kjg.2014.64.3.176

Abstract

No abstract available.

MeSH Terms

*Cholangiography
*Cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic
Choledocholithiasis/*surgery
*Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal
Female
Humans
Male

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