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Risk Factors for Post‐Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography Pancreatitis in Patients With Post‐Endoscopic Sphincterotomy Papillae [PDF]
Objectives Post‐endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) pancreatitis (PEP) is a well‐known complication. While most reported risk factors relate to treatment‐naïve papillae, those in patients with post‐endoscopic sphincterotomy (post‐EST ...
Shuhei Shibata +6 more
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Local Perianal Anesthetic Infiltration Is Safe and Effective for Anorectal Surgery
Background: General or regional anesthesia is predominantly used for anorectal surgery, however in the recent years more attention was drawn in the use of local anesthesia for anorectal surgery.
Tomas Poskus +7 more
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SPHINCTEROTOMY ALONE VERSUS SPHINCTEROTOMY AND BILIARY STENT PLACEMENT IN THE TREATMENT OF BILE LEAKS: 10 YEAR EXPERIENCE AT A QUATERNARY HOSPITAL [PDF]
BACKGROUND: Hepatobiliary surgery and hepatic trauma are frequent causes of bile leaks and this feared complication can be safely managed by endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP).
Victor K FLUMIGNAN +5 more
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Background: The advent and progress of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) for hepato-pancreaticobiliary diseases have introduced a paradigm shift in their treatment but have also been associated with complications that have been ...
Srinivas Bojanapu +4 more
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Complete Endoscopic Clearance of Common Bile Duct Stones
Common bile duct stones (CBDS) are the most common cause of acute cholangitis. Removal by endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography became the standard of care after endoscopic sphincterotomy was introduced.
Dong Kee Jang
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Background/Aims: Sphincterotomes are essential for endoscopic sphincterotomy (EST) and can also be used for cannulation in ERCP. A domestic new pull-type sphincterotome (Optimos™, Taewoong, Goyang, Korea) provides acceptable technical feasibility and ...
Se Woo Park +4 more
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Endoscopic Treatment of Post-Cholecystectomy Biliary Leaks
Postcholecystectomy leaks may occur in 0.3–2.7% of patients. Bile leaks associated with laparoscopy are often more complex and difficult to treat than those occurring after open cholecystectomy. Furthermore, their incidence has remained unchanged despite
Ricardo Rio-Tinto, Jorge Canena
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Systematic review of pneumothoraces after endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography
AIMS OF THE STUDY Pneumothoraces after endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) are an uncommon but potentially lethal complication. Little evidence is available on their epidemiology, diagnosis and therapy.
Lehmann Virgilio +2 more
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Background and objective: The gold standard for the treatment of chronic anal fissure is lateral internal sphincterotomy. Botulinum toxin injection provides temporary alleviation of sphincter spasm and allows the fissure to heal.
Abdulqadir M. Zngana, Bawan Hiwa
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Pancreas divisum is an abnormal condition of pancreas duct that occurs from organogenesis. This abnormal condition defined as a failure in fusion between dorsal and ventral part of the pancreas.
Muhammad Begawan Bestari +2 more
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