Jan. 3, 2004 -- Repeated treatment with endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is a safe and effective method of managing late choledochal complications and recurrent ...

Hormonal changes during pregnancy increase the lithogenicity of bile and impair gallbladder emptying, which create a favorable environment for gallstone formation. Choledocholithiasis and consequent ...

Does Sildenafil Reduce Sphincter of Oddi Pressure in Patients Undergoing ERCP for Suspected Sphincter of Oddi Dysfunction? San Diego, California; Tuesday, May 20, 2008 -- A number of interesting and ...

Major complications of ERCP include pancreatitis, hemorrhage, cholangitis, and duodenal perforation. The occurrence of post-ERCP pneumoperitoneum is a rare event ( 1%), which is usually the result of ...

A new study from researchers in Minnesota found that endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) performed in a community hospital setting results in complication rates that compare ...

However, ongoing studies, including perianal fistulizing disease trials and the REASON study evaluating transmural healing, will address some of these knowledge gaps in the future. For patients, the ...

Share on Facebook. Opens in a new tab or window Share on X. Opens in a new tab or window Share on LinkedIn. Opens in a new tab or window PHILADELPHIA -- Use of a higher-dose regimen of rectal ...

Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), comprising Crohn's disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC), are chronic inflammatory conditions affecting the gastrointestinal tract. These diseases can lead to ...