Zhihai Mao, Qianlin Zhu, Weize Wu, Mingliang Wang, Jianwen Li, Aiguo Lu, Yanjun Sun, Minhua Zheng
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to summary the experiences and lessons from periduodenal perforations related to endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) and endoscopic sphincterotomy (EST). METHODS: A retrospective review from 2004 to 2007 identified 9 patients (0.37%) of periduodenal perforation related to ERCP/EST. Charts were reviewed for the following parameters: clinical presentation of patients, ERCP findings, diagnostic methods, treatment (surgical or conservative procedures), complications, and outcome...
October 2008: Journal of Laparoendoscopic & Advanced Surgical Techniques. Part A