Prevention and Management of Complications of Biliary Endoscopy

Venkata S Akshintala; Anmol Singh; Vikesh K Singh

doi:10.1016/j.giec.2022.03.001

Prevention and Management of Complications of Biliary Endoscopy

Gastrointest Endosc Clin N Am. 2022 Jul;32(3):397-409. doi: 10.1016/j.giec.2022.03.001.

Authors

Venkata S Akshintala¹, Anmol Singh¹, Vikesh K Singh²

Affiliations

¹ Division of Gastroenterology, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 1830 East Monument Street, Suite 428, Baltimore, MD 21205, USA.
² Division of Gastroenterology, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 1830 East Monument Street, Suite 428, Baltimore, MD 21205, USA. Electronic address: vsingh1@jhmi.edu.

PMID: 35691688
DOI: 10.1016/j.giec.2022.03.001

Abstract

Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is an essential procedure for the management of pancreaticobiliary disorders. ERCP is, however, associated with the risk of complications including pancreatitis, bleeding, perforation, infection, and instrument failure, which can often be fatal. It is, therefore, necessary to recognize the risk of ERCP-associated complications and understand the methods to prevent and treat such complications.

Keywords: Bleeding; Complications; ERCP; Pancreatitis; Perforation.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Cholangiopancreatography, Endoscopic Retrograde* / adverse effects
Cholangiopancreatography, Endoscopic Retrograde* / methods
Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal / adverse effects
Humans
Pancreatitis* / etiology
Pancreatitis* / prevention & control