Controversies in ERCP
ChristophF Dietrich, NoorL.H. Bekkali, S. Burmeister, Yi Dong, Simon M. Everett, Michael Hocke, A Ignee, Wei On, Srisha Hebbar, Kofi Oppong, Siyu Sun, Christian Jenssen, Barbara Braden
Abstract
The aim of the series of papers on controversies of biliopancreatic drainage procedures is to discuss pros and cons of the varying clinical practices and techniques in ERCP and EUS for drainage of biliary and pancreatic ducts. While the first part focuses on indications, clinical and imaging prerequisites prior to ERCP, sedation options, post-ERCP pancreatitis prophylaxis, and other related technical topics, the second part discusses specific procedural ERCP techniques including precut techniques and their timing as well as management algorithms. In addition, reviews on controversies in EUS-guided bile duct and pancreatic drainage procedures are under preparation.