Background The outcome of the most common biliary form of acute pancreatitis has not
changed even with the better described indications for early endoscopic intervention. It may …

Objective. To analyze the efficacy of pancreatic duct (PD) stenting following endoscopic
sphincterotomy (EST) compared with EST alone in reducing complication rate and …

Results Mean age, initial symptom-to-ERCP times, Glasgow severity scores and peak
amylase and CRP levels at initial presentation were not significantly different in the stent …

Background Pancreatic duct (PD) obstruction and hypertension may play a central role in
the onset and progression of acute pancreatitis (AP). However, only a few studies have …

Background The effectiveness of pancreatic duct (PD) stenting in the early stages of acute
pancreatitis (AP) remains controversial. This study aimed to investigate the efficacy and …

Biliary is the most common form of acute pancreatitis and is believed to result from transient
obstruction of the bile and pancreatic ducts. The severity of the disease is determined by the …

Percutaneous transhepatic cholangiodrainage (PTCD) and percutaneous transhepatic
biliary stenting (PTBS) may be used as a palliative treatment for inoperable patients with …

Background The aims of the present study were:(1) to assess the feasibility and safety of
emergency endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) and pancreatic duct …

The standard treatment of acute pancreatitis is primarily supportive, including a well
standardized conservative therapy and additionally specific interventions in complicated …

Purpose To clarify the frequency, severity, and risk factors for acute pancreatitis after
percutaneous biliary stent placement across the papilla of Vater for malignant biliary …