Background and study aims Endoscopic biliary sphincterotomy (EBS) related-bleeding is a
common adverse event related to endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography
(ERCP). Traditionally, endoscopic modalities such as epinephrine injection, cauterization,
and balloon tamponade have been used for management. Recently, use of a fully covered
self-expandable metal stent (FCSEMS) to manage EBS-related bleeding has gained
popularity. However, data regarding its use are limited to small case series. Therefore, we …

METHODS: This was a retrospective single-center study of consecutive patients who
underwent ERCP with EBS at our tertiary care academic medical center. All patients who
developed EBS-related bleeding needing FCSEMS were included from October 2014 to
January 2020. FCSEMS was placed either for primary control of bleed or after failure of other
traditional endoscopic hemostasis techniques at the discretion of the endoscopist. Data was
collected regarding patient demographics, procedural characteristics, clinical and technical …