title: Prevention of Post-ERCP Pancreatitis.
abstract: Pancreatitis is the most common complication of ERCP. It can be associated with substantial morbidity. Hence, the minimization of both the incidence and severity of post-ERCP pancreatitis is paramount. Considerable efforts have been made to identify factors that may be associated with an increased risk of this complication. In addition, both procedure- and pharmacological-related interventions have been proposed that may prevent this complication. This paper outlines these interventions and presents the evidence to support their use in the prevention of post-ERCP pancreatitis.
authors.affiliation: Department of Gastroenterology, Division of Medicine, Vancouver General Hospital, Vancouver, BC, Canada V5Z 1M9.
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Donnellan
authors.forename: Michael F
authors.initials: MF
authors.lastname: Byrne