[Can endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography be made a low-risk procedure?].
Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is considered a high-risk procedure. Here we report 30-day morbidity and mortality rates following ERCP in a single referral centre with experienced endoscopists and restrictive selection of patients and indications for the procedure. The specific ERCP-related morbidity rate was 6.9%, and the specific ERCP-related mortality rate was only 0.3%. We conclude that ERCP is a safe procedure in the hands of experts and with the use of selection of patients and restrictive indications for the procedure.
Hansen
Mark Berner
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Kirurgisk Gastroenterologisk Afdeling K, H:S Bispebjerg Hospital, DK-2400 København NV. mbh@dadlnet.dk
Pilsgaard
Bo
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Meisner
Søren
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002760:Cholangiopancreatography, Endoscopic Retrograde / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000401:mortality / Q000592:standards; D002983:Clinical Competence; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D018579:Patient Selection; D011446:Prospective Studies; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012307:Risk Factors; D012449:Safety