Rare and underappreciated complications of ERCP

Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) has evolved to a largely therapeutic procedure for the management of a variety of benign and malignant disorders of the pancreas and biliary tree. While the most commonly implicated adverse events include pancreatitis, post-sphincterotomy hemorrhage and perforation, cardiopulmonary issues (such as aspiration), and infection, there are a multitude of rare and often underappreciated complications that may occur. These are often related to endoscope manipulation, air insufflation, ERCP devices, and iodinated contrast.
Source: Techniques in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy - Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Source Type: research