Pancreatitis as a Consequence of Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography: A Comprehensive Review of the Literature from a Case Report

Post ERCP pancreatitis, also known as post-endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography is a potentially serious complication that can occur after this endoscopic procedure. It characterized by acute inflammation of the pancreas, triggered manipulation and trauma induced during ERCP. This clinical condition manifests with severe abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, bloating fever. varies in severity may be associated significant complications, such pancreatic pseudocysts, abscesses, systemic infections, gastrointestinal bleeding, bile duct obstruction, well possibility necrosis. Management involves multidisciplinary approach, including supportive measures, analgesic therapy and, cases, hospitalization additional procedures percutaneous drainage or surgery. To prevent complication, precautions are recommended ERCP, use aseptic techniques, careful handling instruments prophylactic medications. In conclusion, post-ERCP pancreatitis requires early diagnosis, an appropriate therapeutic approach close surveillance to avoid adverse consequences promote patient recovery.