Open AccessCannulation of the intradiverticular papilla using a duodenoscope: Is it a safe method?
Author(s) -
Yun Qian,
Jin Huang,
Yin Zhang,
Zhining Fan
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
world journal of gastroenterology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.427
H-Index - 155
eISSN - 2219-2840
pISSN - 1007-9327
DOI - 10.3748/wjg.v20.i29.10217
Subject(s) - major duodenal papilla , medicine , endoscope , ampulla of vater , endoscopy , biliary tract , diverticulum (mollusc) , surgery , carcinoma
Endoscopic cannulation of the biliary tract is a challenging technique in cases of periampullary diverticula. Many new devices and new manipulations for successful biliary cannulation have been reported. Endoscopy used to locate and cannulate a papilla hidden within a duodenal diverticulum is an effective method. However, the question of which endoscope should be chosen for this procedure, duodenoscope or gastroscope, waits to be answered.