Table 5.
Comparisons of Enteroscopy-Assisted and Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Stone Management
| Advantages | Disadvantages | |
|---|---|---|
| Enteroscopy-assisted procedure | No bile leak | Difficult scope insertion |
| Physiological route | Can be time consuming | |
| Endoscopic ultrasound-guided procedure | Short scope insertion time | Risk of bile leak |
| Combined with a cholangioscope | No dedicated devices |