Outcomes of Therapeutic Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography in Elderly Patients (≥80 Years) with Choledocholithiasis: A Comprehensive Meta-Analysis
ERCP is effective and safe for elderly patients, though age-related challenges necessitate tailored approaches. Staged procedures and age-adjusted sedation can mitigate risks. While permanent stenting offers palliative utility, long-term monitoring is essential to address late complications.
Authors
- Liping Wang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4015-7788)
- Zhihua Chen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4390-7636)
Institutions
- Integrated Chinese Medicine (China) (HK)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Digestive Diseases
- Published
- 2025-09-19
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1159/000548378
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Gallbladder and Bile Duct Disorders
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.52