%0 Journal Article
%T Prevention of Post-ERCP Pancreatitis
%A F. Donnellan
%A Michael F. Byrne
%J Gastroenterology Research and Practice
%D 2012
%I Hindawi Publishing Corporation
%R 10.1155/2012/796751
%X Pancreatitis is the most common complication of ERCP. It can be associated with substantial morbidity. Hence, the minimization of both the incidence and severity of post-ERCP pancreatitis is paramount. Considerable efforts have been made to identify factors that may be associated with an increased risk of this complication. In addition, both procedure- and pharmacological-related interventions have been proposed that may prevent this complication. This paper outlines these interventions and presents the evidence to support their use in the prevention of post-ERCP pancreatitis.
%U http://www.hindawi.com/journals/grp/2012/796751/