Limited reports have suggested that endoscopic biliary sphincterotomy (ES) at the time of transpapillary biliary stent placement may reduce the risk of post-ERCP pancreatitis (PEP).
endoscopic biliary sphincterotomy
endoscopic biliary sphincterotomy
On Balance, Benefit of Sphincterotomy for Biliary Stenting Appears to Outweigh the Risk
On Balance, Benefit of Sphincterotomy for Biliary Stenting Appears to Outweigh the Risk