Cardiopulmonary complications of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography

Cardiopulmonary complications account for up to 16% of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)–related adverse events. They have a reported incidence in large prospective studies ranging from 0.07%-2.4% but have been reported much more frequently in smaller single-center studies. This discrepancy in rates is probably because of lack of consensus definitions and inconsistent documentation owing to their often transient nature. Minor complications such as brief arrhythmias, transient desaturation, or fluctuation in blood pressure are frequent but may be of little clinical significance.
Source: Techniques in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy - Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Source Type: research