ERCP and complications of small bowel perforation

Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) has become an essential treatment modality for managing biliary and pancreatic disorders. However, perforation remains one of the most concerning complications associated with ERCP and endoscopic sphincterotomy. While the incidence of perforation...

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Published inGastroenterology and hepatology from bed to bench Vol. 18; no. 1; pp. 1 - 5
Main Authors Eghlimi, Hesameddin, Sadeghi, Amir, Rabbani, Amirhassan, Movahedi, Hamidreza
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Iran Shaheed Beheshti University of Medical Sciences 2025
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Summary:Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) has become an essential treatment modality for managing biliary and pancreatic disorders. However, perforation remains one of the most concerning complications associated with ERCP and endoscopic sphincterotomy. While the incidence of perforation following ERCP is relatively low, the associated mortality rate can reach 7.8%. Diagnosis and management of perforations depend on the injury's mechanism, location, and extent, as clinical and radiographic findings suggest. This paper provides a detailed overview of the causes, classification, diagnosis, management, and prevention strategies for ERCP-related perforations.
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ISSN:2008-2258
2008-4234
DOI:10.22037/ghfbb.v18i1.3012