Effect of Disposable Elevator Cap Duodenoscopes on Persistent Microbial Contamination and Technical Performance of Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography
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DOI: 10.1001/jamainternmed.2022.6394
Abstract: Key Points Question In patients undergoing endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), do duodenoscopes with disposable elevator caps (1) reduce contamination rates after high-level disinfection and/or (2) maintain technical performance of the procedure compared with duodenoscopes with… read more here.
Keywords: performance; contamination; disposable elevator; endoscopic retrograde ... See more keywords
Risk factors for pancreatitis following endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography
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DOI: 10.1002/bjs5.50162
Abstract: The risk of post‐endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) pancreatitis (PEP) could be related to technical or patient‐related factors. The aim of this study was to assess whether clinical variables and co‐morbidities influence the risk of developing… read more here.
Keywords: risk; endoscopic retrograde; risk factors; retrograde cholangiopancreatography ... See more keywords
A Pilot Study on the Efficacy and Safety of Sedation With Remimazolam in Japanese Patients Undergoing Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography.
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DOI: 10.1002/jhbp.70018
Abstract: Remimazolam is a novel, ultra‐short‐acting benzodiazepine. Remimazolam is characterized by rapid induction and recovery and low cardiopulmonary effects. The present study aimed to examine the safety and efficacy of a sedation method combining remimazolam and… read more here.
Keywords: retrograde cholangiopancreatography; efficacy; sedation; safety ... See more keywords
Postoperative rendezvous endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreaticography as an option in the management of choledocholithiasis
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DOI: 10.1007/s00464-019-07272-1
Abstract: Rendezvous endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreaticography (ERCP) is a well-established method for treatment of choledocholithiasis. The primary aim of this study was to determine how different techniques for management of common bile duct stone (CBDS) clearance in… read more here.
Keywords: postoperative rendezvous; rendezvous endoscopic; management; endoscopic retrograde ... See more keywords
Establishment of an endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) program in rural Kenya: a review of patient and trainee outcomes
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DOI: 10.1007/s00464-020-08214-y
Abstract: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is a leading modality for treatment of biliary and pancreatic disease but is not widely available in sub-Saharan Africa. We aimed to assess the development and outcomes of an ERCP service… read more here.
Keywords: cholangiopancreatography ercp; retrograde cholangiopancreatography; endoscopic retrograde; kenya ... See more keywords
Safety and Efficacy of Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography in Patients with Performance Status 4
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DOI: 10.1007/s10620-020-06339-7
Abstract: Background The risk related to endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) in patients with Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group performance status (PS) 4 is uncertain and remains a concern. Aims We aimed to examine the safety and efficacy… read more here.
Keywords: performance status; patients ps4; safety efficacy; retrograde cholangiopancreatography ... See more keywords
Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Effects of Enhanced Personal Protective Equipment
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DOI: 10.1007/s10620-021-06940-4
Abstract: Personal protective equipment (PPE) decreases the risk of disease contagion, and because of the COVID-19 pandemic, enhanced PPE (EPPE) is widely used during endoscopic procedures including endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP). The aim of this study… read more here.
Keywords: retrograde cholangiopancreatography; cannulation; personal protective; protective equipment ... See more keywords
Prevalence and Predictors of Unnecessary Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography in the Two-Stage Endoscopic Stone Extraction Followed by Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
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DOI: 10.1007/s11605-018-04090-z
Abstract: BackgroundsA two-stage procedure involving endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), followed by cholecystectomy, is one of the primary treatments of concomitant gallstones and choledocholithiasis. However, negative findings on ERCP and migrating gallstones after cholecystectomy are major concerns.… read more here.
Keywords: two stage; stage procedure; stage; retrograde cholangiopancreatography ... See more keywords
Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs for Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography Postoperative Pancreatitis Prevention: a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
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DOI: 10.1007/s11605-018-3967-7
Abstract: Background or PurposeThere is controversy regarding the efficacy of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for prophylaxis against endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) postoperative pancreatitis. Therefore, we conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate the efficacy of… read more here.
Keywords: anti inflammatory; pancreatitis; nonsteroidal anti; pep ... See more keywords
Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography versus surgery for choledocholithiasis - A meta-analysis.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.aohep.2019.01.010
Abstract: INTRODUCTION AND AIM There is no consensus on the best treatment option for choledocholithiasis. Therefore, the aim of this study was to compare endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) and common bile duct surgery (CBDS) for the… read more here.
Keywords: treatment; choledocholithiasis; retrograde cholangiopancreatography; endoscopic retrograde ... See more keywords
How to Avoid Post-Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography Pancreatitis.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.giec.2018.05.007
Abstract: Pancreatitis remains the most common and potentially devastating complication of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) pancreatitis. Recent advances in prophylaxis have improved but not eliminated this problem, underscoring the importance of ongoing research toward this goal.… read more here.
Keywords: pancreatitis; retrograde cholangiopancreatography; endoscopic retrograde;