Is It Safe to Perform Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography in Decompensated Cirrhosis?

ConclusionThough endoscopic sphincterotomy might be safe in the patients with cirrhosis undergoing ERCP; advanced liver cirrhosis may be independent risk factor for post ERCP adverse events. Cholangitis at admission is an independent risk factor for mortality.
Source: Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hepatology - Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research