Does endoscopic sphincterotomy reduce the risk of post-endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography pancreatitis after biliary stenting? A systematic review and meta-analysis Article (Faculty180)

cited authors

  • Sofi, Aijaz Ahmed A; Nawras, Ali; Alaradi, Osama H; Alastal, Yaseen; Khan, Muh A; Lee, Wade M

description

  • Endoscopic biliary sphincterotomy (ES) is often carried out prior to placement of a biliary stent apparently to reduce the risk of post-endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) pancreatitis (PEP). However, the protective effect of ES prior to biliary stenting is controversial. The objective of this meta-analysis is to compare the risk of PEP and other complications after the placement of biliary stent with or without ES in patients with biliary obstruction and bile leak.

authors

publication date

  • 2016

published in

start page

  • 394

end page

  • 404

volume

  • 28