title: Pediatric Considerations in Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography.
abstract: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography is a technically challenging endoscopic technique that provides a minimally invasive way of evaluating and treating pathologic abnormality in the bile ducts and pancreas. Its utilization in children is increasing rapidly, broadening the understanding of its pediatric indications, clinical utility, and technical limitations. This article updates providers about specific considerations of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography in children as they relate to appropriate indications, patient preparation, available equipment, as well as expected technical and clinical outcomes following the procedure in pediatric populations.
authors.affiliation: Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, 5323 Harry Hines Boulevard, Dallas, TX 75390-8548, USA. Electronic address: david.troendle@utsouthwestern.edu.
authors.forename: David M
authors.initials: DM
authors.lastname: Troendle
authors.affiliation: Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, 5323 Harry Hines Boulevard, Dallas, TX 75390-8548, USA.
authors.forename: Bradley A
authors.initials: BA
authors.lastname: Barth
mesh_terms: D001649:Bile Duct Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D001652:Bile Ducts / Q000601:surgery; D002648:Child; D002760:Cholangiopancreatography, Endoscopic Retrograde / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D010179:Pancreas / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D010182:Pancreatic Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D010372:Pediatrics / Q000379:methods*
keywords: Adverse events; Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP); Equipment; Indications; Pediatrics