Urgent ERCP performed with single-use duodenoscope (SUD) in patients with moderate-to-severe cholangitis: Single-center prospective study

Conclusions The results of this “proof of concept” study suggest that SUD use could be considered safe and effective for urgent ERCP for acute cholangitis. This approach abolishes duodenoscope contamination from infected patients without impairing clinical outcomes. [...] Georg Thieme Verlag KG Rüdigerstraße 14, 70469 Stuttgart, GermanyArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  open access Full text

Source: Endoscopy International Open - January 19, 2024 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Masciangelo, Graziella Cecinato, Paolo Bacchilega, Igor Masetti, Michele Ferrari, Rodolfo Zagari, Rocco Maurizio Napoleon, Bertrand Sassatelli, Romano Fusaroli, Pietro Lisotti, Andrea Tags: Original article Source Type: research