ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography is a widely used therapeutic modality for the pancreaticobiliary tree. However, it responsible highest rates of complications among endoscopic procedures, especially post-endoscopic pancreatitis. The preventive methods include mechanical and pharmacological approaches, such as use non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. OBJECTIV...

OBJECTIVE To determine the use of liver function tests (LFTs) as a selection tool for preoperative endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) in patients with mild gallstone pancreatitis. METHODS All patients admitted with mild gallstone pancreatitis with deranged LFTs in King Saud Medical City, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia between January 2006 and February 2013 were studied ret...

Here we report a rare case of living Fasciola hepatica in biliary tract. The patient was in acute phase of infection and treated successfully with 10 mg/kg oral triclabendazole after the fluke was extracted using endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP).

Duodenal duplication cyst (DDC) is a rare congenital anomaly that typically presents with symptoms during childhood [1]. Acute pancreatitis and biliary obstruction have rarely been reported in adults [2,3]. Twomodalities of treatment havebeendescribed for DDCs: surgical [4,5] and endoscopic, by means of cyst marsupialization [1]. The rationale behind cyst marsupialization is to establish commun...

It is important to recognize that "congenital" double pylorus is a benign condition, so that extensive work-up can be avoided. Also, endoscopists should be aware of the double pylorus and demonstrate extra caution during endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP).

A patient with occult pancreatic carcinoma associated with recurrent acute pancreatitis is reported. Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography after the first attack was normal, the diagnosis being made at repeat examination 10 months later.

CT computed tomography DGW double guidewire EPBD endoscopic papillary balloon dilation ESGE European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy ERCP endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography NSAID nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug PEP post-ERCP pancreatitis PGW pancreatic guidewire RCT randomized controlled trial SOD sphincter of Oddi dysfunction SOM sphincter of Oddi manometry ULN upper limi...