Standard Cannulation versus Fistulotomy for Biliary Access in Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography: Should We Expect the Same Success when Treating Choledocholithiasis?

Standard Cannulation versus Fistulotomy for Biliary Access in Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography: Should We Expect the Same Success when Treating Choledocholithiasis?

Introduction: To access the common bile duct in endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), needle-knife fistulotomy (NKF) can be associated with a shorter sphincterotomy compared to standard cannulation. We aimed to compare the success and safety of NKF versus standard cannulation in the...

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Main Authors: Marta Moreira, Isabel Tarrio, Alda João Andrade, Tarcísio Araújo, João Sousa Silva Fernandes, Jorge Canena, Luís Lopes
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Karger Publishers 2024-02-01
Series:GE: Portuguese Journal of Gastroenterology
Subjects:
choledocholithiasis
endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography
catheterization
needle-knife fistulotomy
precut techniques
coledocolitíase
colangiopancreatografia retrógrada endoscópica
cateterização
fistulotomia com needle-knife
técnicas de pré-corte
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