title: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography using a mobile image intensifier.
abstract: A method of performing endoscopic cholangiopancreatography using a mobile intensifier in a theatre or endoscopy unit setting is described. A total of 140 ERCPs were attempted in 132 patients. The examination was diagnostically successful in 114 (85%) of patients and endoscopic sphincterotomy was performed in 54 (38.5%). There were 10 (18%) complications after sphincterotomy and one postoperative death after a retroperitoneal leak. With increasing expertise, it is hoped to match the figures from specialist centres, and this method is suggested as an alternative way to expand this service where X-ray department facilities are not readily available.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Royal Gwent Hospital, Newport.
authors.forename: K D
authors.initials: KD
authors.lastname: Vellacott
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Kenogbon
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Griffiths
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Mason
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001660:Biliary Tract Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D002760:Cholangiopancreatography, Endoscopic Retrograde / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D004384:Duodenoscopy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007089:Image Enhancement / Q000295:instrumentation*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010182:Pancreatic Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D009803:Sphincter of Oddi / Q000601:surgery