This is the Scientific Surgery Archive, which contains all randomized clinical trials in surgery that have been identified by searching the top 50 English language medical journal issues since January 1998. Compiled by Jonothan J. Earnshaw, former Editor-in-Chief, BJS
Meta-analysis of endoscopy and surgery versus surgery alone for common bile duct stones with the gallbladder in situ. Br J Surg 2006; 93: 1185¿1191.
Published: 1st January 2006
Authors: Clayton ESJ, Connor S, Alexakis N, Leandros E.
Conclusion
Twelve studies were included, with a total of 1357 procedures randomized. Both approaches had similar outcomes. Endoscopy first had a similar rate of successful duct clearance (relative risk 0.85, 95 per cent confidence interval 0.64 to 1.12, P=0.25), mortality (1.79, 0.66 to 4.83) and morbidity (0.89, 0.71 to 1.13).
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