Prevention and management of post-ERCP pancreatitis
Sahakian, A.B.; Buxbaum, J.L.; Van Dam, J.
Jop Journal of the Pancreas 15(6): 544-551
2014
ISSN/ISBN: 1590-8577 PMID: 25435569 Document Number: 673605
Pancreatitis remains as one of the most frequent and serious complications of ERCP. Research has identified several patient-related and procedural risk factors, which help guide the endoscopist in prophylaxis and management of pancreatitis. Recent studies have had a major impact on both procedural techniques and pharmacological methods for prophylaxis of post-ERCP pancreatitis. The purpose of this article is to review the relevant literature and describe the most recent and effective approaches in prevention and management of post-ERCP pancreatitis.