Cannulation of the biliary tree under endoscopic control with an echoendoscope, without fluoroscopy: report of a case series

Conclusion: Operative EUS without fluoroscopy appears to be a feasible technique. Its major advantages could be to shorten the examination time and to enable biliary or pancreatic operative endoscopy in patients in whom fluoroscopy could be dangerous, such as pregnant women. The endoscopist should have a good training both in EUS and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography. Prospective, larger studies are needed to confirm our preliminary data.
Source: Therapeutic Advances in Gastroenterology - Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Tags: Original Research Source Type: research