Post-ERCP pancreatitis (PEP) is the most common serious adverse event attributed to the
procedure, resulting in annual estimated costs exceeding 150 million dollars in the United …

Background Japanese (JPN) guidelines for the management of acute pancreatitis were
published in 2006. The severity assessment criteria for acute pancreatitis were later revised …

Prophylaxis 1 ESGE recommends routine rectal administration of 100 mg of diclofenac or
indomethacin immediately before endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography …

Common bile duct stones (CBDS) are estimated to be present in 10–20% of individuals with
symptomatic gallstones. They can result in a number of health problems, including pain …

1 ESGE recommends against diagnostic/therapeutic papillectomy when adenoma is not
proven. Strong recommendation, low quality evidence. 2 ESGE recommends endoscopic …

This Guideline is an official statement of the European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
(ESGE). It addresses the prophylaxis of post-endoscopic retrograde …

The concept that motor disorders of the gallbladder, cystic duct, and sphincter of Oddi can
cause painful syndromes is attractive and popular, at least in the United States. However …

Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is a well-known procedure with
both diagnostic and therapeutic utilities in managing pancreaticobiliary conditions. With the …

An international symposium entitled “Acute pancreatitis: progress and challenges” was held
on November 5, 2014 at the Hapuna Beach Hotel, Big Island, Hawaii, as part of the 45th …

The Japan Gastroenterological Endoscopy Society (JGES) has recently compiled guidelines
for endoscopic sphincterotomy (EST) using evidence‐based methods. Content regarding …