Methods for prevention of acute post-endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography pancreatitis.
- Resource Type
- Article
- Authors
- Jaszczuk, Kamil; Lipiński, Michał; Rydzewska, Grażyna
- Source
- Gastroenterology Review / Przegląd Gastroenterologiczny. 2020, Vol. 15 Issue 2, p98-102. 5p.
- Subject
- *PANCREATITIS
*ENDOSCOPIC retrograde cholangiopancreatography
*PANCREATIC duct
*ANTI-inflammatory agents
- Language
- ISSN
- 1895-5770
Acute pancreatitis is the most common complication of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), with incidence rates ranging between 2% and 16%. In addition to being experienced in endoscopic procedures and having knowledge of the patient qualification criteria, physicians should also be aware of the patient and procedure-related risk factors responsible for post-ERCP pancreatitis (PEP). Intrarectal administration of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and pancreatic duct stenting were demonstrated to be efficient in high-risk patients. This review provides a broader summary of pharmacological methods and techniques aimed at reducing the risk of PEP. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]