[Endoscopic papillotomy (sphincterotomy) in the 1990-s].
This review summarizes the past history and presence of endoscopic papillotomy (EPT, sphincterotomy) in the treatment of biliary and pancreatic tract diseases. The indications of the different techniques used, and the comparison of the effectiveness of EPT with that of the traditional surgical treatment is also discussed. Based on the results, EPT is an up-to-date technique with good effectiveness, low risk for patients and widening indication range. EPT in the future, will play a determining role in the effective treatment of biliary and pancreatic tract diseases.
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D014670:Ampulla of Vater / Q000601:surgery*; D001660:Biliary Tract Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D010182:Pancreatic Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D016717:Sphincterotomy, Endoscopic / Q000379:methods*
Endoscopos papillotomia (sphincterotomia) a 90-es években.