title: Prevention and management of post-ERCP pancreatitis.
abstract: Pancreatitis remains as one of the most frequent and serious complications of ERCP. Research has identified several patient-related and procedural risk factors, which help guide the endoscopist in prophylaxis and management of pancreatitis. Recent studies have had a major impact on both procedural techniques and pharmacological methods for prophylaxis of post-ERCP pancreatitis. The purpose of this article is to review the relevant literature and describe the most recent and effective approaches in prevention and management of post-ERCP pancreatitis.
authors.affiliation: Advanced Digestive Health Center, Keck/USC Medical Center. Los Angeles, CA, USA. jvandam@usc.edu.
authors.forename: Ara B
authors.initials: AB
authors.lastname: Sahakian
authors.forename: James L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Buxbaum
authors.forename: Jacques
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Van Dam