endoscopic biliary sphincterotomy

ASGE Journal ScanBauchspeicheldrüse (Pankreas)

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

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).