Risk factors for pancreatitis occurrence after gallstone treatment using endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography

Conclusion: Patients with gallstones have a higher risk of developing pancreatitis. Young age, long course of disease, gallbladder wall thickness>3 mm, sand-like stones, history of pancreatic disease, pancreatic duct visualization and number of intubation ≥2 are risk factors for post-ERCP pancreatitis.Keywords: risk factor; endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography; pancreatitis; gallstone; pancreatic duct stenting.
Source: African Health Sciences - Category: African Health Authors: Source Type: research