Background Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERPC) is used for the
diagnosis and treatment of pancreatic and biliary diseases. Post-ERCP pancreatitis (PEP) is …

Background and study aims: Cannulation techniques are recognized to be important in
causing post-endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) pancreatitis (PEP) …

This Guideline is an official statement of the European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
(ESGE). It provides practical advice on how to achieve successful cannulation and …

Methods This document was prepared by the Standards of Practice Committee of the ASGE
and was conceptualized and conducted according to the Grading of Recommendations …

Background. The definition of a “difficult” cannulation varies considerably in reports of
endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP). Aims. To define a difficult …

The European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and United European
Gastroenterology present a short list of key performance measures for endoscopic …

Background Cannulation techniques have been recognized as being important in causing
post‐endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) pancreatitis (PEP) …

BACKGROUND: The use of a guidewire (GW) for cannulation of the bile duct during ERCP
may prevent post-ERCP pancreatitis (PEP). OBJECTIVES: A systematic review and meta …

OBJECTIVES: The most common technique used to achieve primary deep biliary
cannulation is the standard contrast-assisted method. To increase the success rate and …

BACKGROUND: ERCP can be associated with serious complications. Difficulty in common
bile duct (CBD) cannulation is one of the main risk factors for post-ERCP pancreatitis. The …