Background Cannulation techniques have been recognized as being important in causing
post‐endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) pancreatitis (PEP) …

Despite improvements in endoscopic technologies and accessories, development of
advanced endoscopy fellowship programs, and advances in ancillary imaging techniques …

The European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and United European
Gastroenterology present a short list of key performance measures for endoscopic …

Background and Aims Precut sphincterotomy, usually performed after prolonged and failed
cannulation, is considered a risk factor for post-ERCP pancreatitis (PEP). There are limited …

Background and study aim: Precut sphincterotomy is a technique usually employed for
difficult biliary cannulation during endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) …

Background and study aims: Biliary and pancreatic diseases are common in the elderly;
however, few studies have addressed the occurrence of adverse events in elderly patients …

Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) has been a classic modality to
evaluate the biliary and pancreatic ducts. Because of its invasive nature and significant rate …

AIM: To conduct a systemic review and meta-analysis to investigate the role of early precut
technique. Multiple randomized controlled trails (RCTs) have reported conflicting results of …

OBJECTIVES: In 2006, the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG)/the American
Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) Taskforce on Quality in Endoscopy …

Selective biliary cannulation during endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography
(ERCP) is required to perform all therapeutic biliary procedures. Despite major advances in …