Open AccessEndoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography in Children: Feasibility, Success, and Safety with Standard Adult Endoscopes and Accessories
Author(s) -
Kasadoruge Dinesh Rangika Perera,
Nawarathne Mudiyanselage Metthananda Nawarathne,
Vajira Tharanga Samarawickrama,
Malinda Peiris Deraniyagala,
Wickramadurayala Gedara Eranda Luxman,
Anthony Nilesh Ranjeev Fernandopulle
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology and nutrition
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.44
H-Index - 19
eISSN - 2234-8646
pISSN - 2234-8840
DOI - 10.5223/pghn.2022.25.5.406
Subject(s) - medicine , endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography , pancreatitis , complication , demographics , surgery , retrospective cohort study , general surgery , gold standard (test) , medical record , population , demography , environmental health , sociology
The role of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) in the management of hepatobiliary and pancreatic diseases in the pediatric population was not well defined until recently. Our aim was to determine the feasibility, outcomes, and safety of ERCP in a local pediatric population, particularly using standard adult endoscopes and accessories.