ERCP in the sitting position--an alternative technique with potential benefits (with video).
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.
Eckardt
Alexander J
AJ
Department of Gastroenterology, Deutsche Klinik für Diagnostik, Wiesbaden, Germany. alexander.eckardt@dkd-wiesbaden.de
Veltzke-Schlieker
Wilfried
W
Hintze
Rainer E
RE
Wiedenmann
Bertram
B
Adler
Andreas
A
D002760:Cholangiopancreatography, Endoscopic Retrograde / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D056888:Patient Positioning