Primary common bile duct closure is safe following emergency and elective exploration.
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Pawa
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Tutton
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001662:Biliary Tract Surgical Procedures / Q000295:instrumentation*; D042883:Choledocholithiasis / Q000601:surgery*; D003135:Common Bile Duct / Q000601:surgery*; D004322:Drainage; D004630:Emergencies; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007440:Intubation / Q000009:adverse effects; D007902:Length of Stay / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D008111:Liver Function Tests; D008297:Male; D008485:Medical Audit; D008875:Middle Aged; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D016896:Treatment Outcome