Chapter 19 Pancreatic Sphincterotomy Jonathan M. Buscaglia, Anthony N. Kalloo Since its initial application in 1974, endoscopic biliary sphincterotomy has revolutionized the approach to patients with biliary tract diseases.1 Using…
Chapter 51 Pancreatic Interventions in Acute Pancreatitis Ascites, Fistulae, Leaks, and Other Disruptions Andrew Ross, Richard A. Kozarek Background The role of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) in the setting of…
Chapter 53 Endoscopic Drainage of Pancreatic Pseudocysts, Abscesses, and Walled-Off (Organized) Necrosis Todd H. Baron Pancreatic pseudocysts, abscesses, and pancreatic necrosis are types of pancreatic fluid collections (PFCs) that arise…
Chapter 1 Four Decades The History of ERCP Lee McHenry, Glen Lehman Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) has been a remarkable technological advance over the past 40 years in the field…
Chapter 45 Sclerosing Cholangitis Jawad Ahmad, Adam Slivka Primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) is a chronic inflammatory disease of the biliary tree. It is characterized by stricturing and dilation of the…
Chapter 6 Indications for and Contraindications to ERCP John Baillie The appropriate use of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), and avoidance of this procedure when it is contraindicated or when there…
Chapter 27 ERCP in Children Victor L. Fox Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) was introduced into pediatric medicine in the mid to late 1970s following initial experience in adult patients.1 It…
Chapter 24 Papillectomy and Ampullectomy Shayan Irani, Richard A. Kozarek Ampullary neoplasms are rare, with a reported prevalence of 0.04% to 0.12% in autopsy series.1,2 Endoscopically the ampulla can appear…
Chapter 3 Radiologic Issues and Radiation Safety during ERCP Desiree E. Morgan, Beth Schueler The scope and practice of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) has evolved over the past 2 decades….
Chapter 37 Malignant Biliary Obstruction of the Hilum and Proximal Bile Ducts Savreet Sarkaria, Michel Kahaleh Malignant biliary obstruction of the hilum and proximal intrahepatic bile ducts can result from…
