How I perform sphincterotomy
Since 1973, endoscopic sphincterotomy has been one of the cornerstones in therapeutic endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP). However, the procedure adds to the overall risk of the ERCP procedure and the risk/benefit ratio must always be assessed carefully prior to performing the cut.
Source: Gastrointestinal Endoscopy - Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Lars Aabakken, Gregory Haber Tags: Masters of endoscopy Source Type: research