Risk Factors for Post-Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography Pancreatitis in the Indomethacin Era – A Prospective Study

Risk Factors for Post-Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography Pancreatitis in the Indomethacin Era – A Prospective Study

Background and Aims: Although endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is an essential procedure used to treat conditions affecting the biliopancreatic system, it can lead to several complications. Post-ERCP pancreatitis (PEP) is the most frequent one, with an incidence ranging from 3 t...

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Main Authors: David N. Perdigoto, Dário Gomes, Nuno Almeida, Sofia Mendes, Ana Rita Alves, Ernestina Camacho, Luís Tomé
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Karger Publishers 2018-09-01
Series:GE: Portuguese Journal of Gastroenterology
Subjects:
Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography
Post-ERCP pancreatitis
Indomethacin
Pancreatic duct stent
ERCP complications
Online Access:https://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/492313

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