Introduction

Despite recent innovations that have significantly transformed the field of interventional endoscopy, endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) remains the most dangerous procedure routinely performed by gastrointestinal endoscopists. The risk profile of ERCP is broad, and complications related to this procedure may lead to substantial patient suffering, an occasional procedure-related death, increased endoscopist stress, and ultimately litigation. Eliminating or mitigating ERCP-related adverse events has been a consistent clinical and research priority for more than 3 decades.

Source: Techniques in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy - September 25, 2014 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: B. Joseph Elmunzer Source Type: research