Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography

PHILADELPHIA — No significant differences were observed in post-endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography pancreatitis with prophylactic diclofenac vs. indomethacin, with researchers also reporting savings of nearly $133,000.

Disposable elevator cap duodenoscopes decreased the risk for persistent microbial contamination while maintaining technical performance in endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography, according to data in JAMA Internal Medicine.

Pre-procedural rectal indomethacin administration safely and effectively reduced the incidence of post-extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy pancreatitis compared with placebo, according to research.

Predicted severe acute biliary pancreatitis treated with early endoscopic retrograde cholangiography with sphincterotomy did not reduce major complications or mortality compared with conservative treatment, according to a presenter.

Endoscopic sphincterotomy performed before endoscopic biliary stenting may prevent post-endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography pancreatitis in patients with biliary structures, according to a presentation at UEG week.

Post-liver transplant biliary strictures correlated with increased rates of allograft rejection, allograft failure, infections and readmissions, according to a study published in the Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology.

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Single-use duodenoscopes offered similar technical and safety outcomes in endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography procedures when compared with reusable scopes, according to research published in Gut.