Sclerosing Cholangitis
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…
Indications for and Contraindications to ERCP
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…
ERCP in Children
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…
Papillectomy and Ampullectomy
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…
Radiologic Issues and Radiation Safety during ERCP
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….
Malignant Biliary Obstruction of the Hilum and Proximal Bile Ducts
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…
Unexplained Acute Pancreatitis
Chapter 49 Unexplained Acute Pancreatitis Damien Tan, Stuart Sherman Determining the cause of acute pancreatitis is not usually difficult. Acute pancreatitis results most commonly from alcohol abuse or gallstone disease….
Biliary Surgery Adverse Events Including Liver Transplantation
Chapter 41 Biliary Surgery Adverse Events Including Liver Transplantation Claudio Navarrete, Francisca Navarrete, Jaquelina M. Gobelet, Eduardo Valdivieso, Miguel Muñoz-Navas Endoscopic management of iatrogenic biliary adverse events continues to be…
Recurrent Pyogenic Cholangitis
Chapter 47 Recurrent Pyogenic Cholangitis Dong Wan Seo, Khean-Lee Goh Recurrent pyogenic cholangitis (RPC) is a condition characterized by repeated attacks of bacterial infection of the biliary tract. It is…
Minor Papilla Cannulation and Sphincterotomy
Chapter 20 Minor Papilla Cannulation and Sphincterotomy Pier Alberto Testoni, Alberto Mariani Pancreas divisum (literally “divided pancreas”) is a congenital anatomic variant in which the dorsal and ventral pancreatic ducts…
