Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography complications: Techniques to reduce risk and management strategies

Prevention and Management of Post-Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography Complications

Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is associated with a spectrum of complications such as pancreatitis, hemorrhage, perforation, and cardiopulmonary events. These complications can range from mild to severe resulting in extended hospitalization, requiring surgical intervention, and leading to permanent disability or even death. Complications of ERCP have been better understoo...

Complications of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography and endoscopic sphincterotomy: diagnosis, management and prevention.

Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography and endoscopic sphincterotomy are carried out for a variety of billo-pancreatic diseases. These procedures were earlier performed at only a handful of tertiary centres in India. However, of late, they are being performed at several centres and even smaller clinics. Although, endoscopic sphincterotomy is one of the most commonly performed endoscopic...

Management of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography-related perforations

PURPOSE The purpose of this study is to analyze the treatment strategies of patients with endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)-related perforations. This is a retrospective study. METHODS We experienced 13 perforations associated with ERCP. We reviewed the medical recordsand classified ERCP-related perforations according to mechanism of injury in terms of perforating device. ...

Patterns and predictive factors of complications after endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography.

BACKGROUND With an increased use of magnetic resonance imaging, the indications for endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) have changed. Consequently, the patterns and factors predictive of complications after ERCP performed during current routine clinical practice are not well known. METHODS A prospective multicentre cohort study was undertaken in 11 Norwegian hospitals. Compl...

Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (E.R.C.P.).