Postendoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography Pancreatitis Pathophysiology and Prevention

Gastrointest Endosc Clin N Am. 2023 Oct;33(4):771-787. doi: 10.1016/j.giec.2023.05.001. Epub 2023 Jun 15.

Abstract

Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is an essential procedure for the management of pancreato-biliary disorders. Pancreatitis remains the most frequent complication of the ERCP procedure, and it is, therefore, necessary to recognize the pathophysiology and risk factors contributing to the development of pancreatitis and understand the methods to prevent this complication.

Keywords: Complications; ERCP; Pancreatitis; Prevention.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Cholangiopancreatography, Endoscopic Retrograde / adverse effects
  • Humans
  • Pancreatitis* / etiology
  • Pancreatitis* / prevention & control
  • Risk Factors