AIM： To compare the results and complications of early pre-cutting technique with standard technique. METHODS： From January 2003 to December 2004, a total of 426 consecutive therapeutic biliary ERCP procedures were ...AIM： To compare the results and complications of early pre-cutting technique with standard technique. METHODS： From January 2003 to December 2004, a total of 426 consecutive therapeutic biliary ERCP procedures were performed by one endoscopist （T.A.）. Data were retrospectively collected according to procedure indication and results. Of these, 293 procedures （70.4%） were done with standard technique （group A） and 223 procedures （29.6%） with early pre-cutting technique in case of difficult cannulation （group B）. The results and complications of ERCP were compared. RESULTS： Success rate of first attempt cannulation was 98.0% in group A and 87.8% in group 13. The overall incidence of post-ERCP pancreatitis, hemorrhage, perforation and cholangitis was 0%, 0.2%, 0.5% and 0.5%, respectively. Morbidity rate was not significantly different. No procedure-related mortality was occurred. CONCLUSION： For an experienced hand, the early pre-cutting technique for biliary cannulation is safe and effective as standard technique.展开更多
文摘AIM： To compare the results and complications of early pre-cutting technique with standard technique. METHODS： From January 2003 to December 2004, a total of 426 consecutive therapeutic biliary ERCP procedures were performed by one endoscopist （T.A.）. Data were retrospectively collected according to procedure indication and results. Of these, 293 procedures （70.4%） were done with standard technique （group A） and 223 procedures （29.6%） with early pre-cutting technique in case of difficult cannulation （group B）. The results and complications of ERCP were compared. RESULTS： Success rate of first attempt cannulation was 98.0% in group A and 87.8% in group 13. The overall incidence of post-ERCP pancreatitis, hemorrhage, perforation and cholangitis was 0%, 0.2%, 0.5% and 0.5%, respectively. Morbidity rate was not significantly different. No procedure-related mortality was occurred. CONCLUSION： For an experienced hand, the early pre-cutting technique for biliary cannulation is safe and effective as standard technique.
