title: ERCP in the sitting position--an alternative technique with potential benefits (with video).
abstract: The authors describe a new technique of performing endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography in the sitting position with special emphasis on methods of stabilization of the duodenoscope during the procedure. The article is accompanied by an instructional video. The benefits of this comfortable alternative to the standard standing position and its potential limitations are discussed.
authors: Department of Gastroenterology, Deutsche Klinik für Diagnostik, Wiesbaden, Germany. alexander.eckardt@dkd-wiesbaden.de
authors: Alexander J
authors: AJ
authors: Eckardt
authors: Wilfried
authors: W
authors: Veltzke-Schlieker
authors: Rainer E
authors: RE
authors: Hintze
authors: Bertram
authors: B
authors: Wiedenmann
authors: Andreas
authors: A
authors: Adler
mesh_terms: D002760:Cholangiopancreatography, Endoscopic Retrograde / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D056888:Patient Positioning