title: [Long-term results of endoscopic sphincterotomy].
abstract: A review is made of the results of long-term endoscopic sphincterotomy. We studied 81 endoscopic sphincterotomies performed between 1980 and 1985. The technique performed, its indications and immediate complications were evaluated, along with the follow-up carried out in these patients (minimum 6 years). In view of the results obtained, the patients were classified as asymptomatic or symptomatic. Thus, immediate complications (21.9%) were all minor, with the exception of one case (1.2%) of severe complication due to acute pancreatitis. One death was recorded three days after sphincterotomy, corresponding to an elderly patient with in situ gallbladder as a consequence of biliary sepsis. In turn, 91.4% of the patients followed-up at long term remained asymptomatic. The overall results show the method to be effective, with few either immediate or long-term complications.
authors.affiliation: Sección de Endoscopia Digestiva, Hospital General y Universitario, Valencia.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Canelles
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Ortí
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: García
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Zapater
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Tomé
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Medina
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D016717:Sphincterotomy, Endoscopic / Q000009:adverse effects; D013997:Time Factors
vernacular_title: Resultados a largo plazo de la esfinterotomía endoscópica.