Guidewire biliary cannulation does not reduce post-ERCP pancreatitis compared with the contrast injection technique in low-risk and high-risk patients

Volume: 75, Issue: 2, Pages: 339 - 346
Published: Feb 1, 2012
Abstract
Background null Guidewire (GW) cannulation can reduce the risk of post-ERCP pancreatitis (PEP) by avoiding the opacification of the main pancreatic duct. null Objective null To compare the effects of conventional contrast ERCP and GW cannulation of the common bile duct on the rate of PEP in low- and high-risk patients. null Design null Prospective, comparative-intervention single-center study. null Setting null Tertiary referral center. null...
Paper Details
Title
Guidewire biliary cannulation does not reduce post-ERCP pancreatitis compared with the contrast injection technique in low-risk and high-risk patients
Published Date
Feb 1, 2012
Volume
75
Issue
2
Pages
339 - 346
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