Prolonged endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography results in higher rates of pancreatitis and unplanned hospitalisation

ConclusionsProlonged procedures had increased rates of pancreatitis and unplanned/prolonged hospitalisation. Failed access to desired duct, advanced age, biliary strictures, no previous sphincterotomy and unplanned emergency cases were associated with prolonged procedures.
Source: Surgical Endoscopy - Category: Surgery Source Type: research