Journal article
Double-guidewire technique in difficult biliary cannulation for the prevention of post-ERCP pancreatitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis*
Abstract
Background and study aims Difficult cannulation is a risk factor for pancreatitis following endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP). The double-guidewire technique (DGT) may improve cannulation success and reduce the risk of post-ERCP pancreatitis (PEP) in patients with difficult cannulation. This systematic review compared the DGT with persistent conventional cannulation or other advanced techniques in patients with difficult …
Authors
Tse F; Yuan Y; Moayyedi P; Leontiadis GI; Barkun AN
Journal
Endoscopy, Vol. 49, No. 01, pp. 15–26
Publisher
Thieme
Publication Date
January 2017
DOI
10.1055/s-0042-119035
ISSN
0013-726X