Author Interviews, JAMA, Karolinski Institute, Surgical Research / 20.08.2014
Study Suggests Common Bile Duct Stones Should Be Removed
MedicalResearch.com Interview with:
Mats Möller MD
Department of Surgery, Ersta Hospital
Department of Clinical Sciences
Karolinska Institutet
Danderyds Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
Medical Research: What are the main findings of the study?
Dr. Möller: The natural course of common bile duct stones seem not as favorable as previous studies have suggested. Leaving stones with no measures taken has in our study a less favorable outcome compared to removing the stones.
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