Early ERCP is an essential part of the management of all cases of acute pancreatitis

Authors
Gupta, R Toh, SKC Johnson, CD
Citation
R. Gupta et al., Early ERCP is an essential part of the management of all cases of acute pancreatitis, ANN RC SURG, 81(1), 1999, pp. 46-50
Citations number
23
Categorie Soggetti
Surgery
Journal title
ANNALS OF THE ROYAL COLLEGE OF SURGEONS OF ENGLAND
ISSN journal
00358843 → ACNP
Volume
81
Issue
1
Year of publication
1999
Pages
46 - 50
Database
ISI
SICI code
0035-8843(199901)81:1<46:EEIAEP>2.0.ZU;2-Q
Abstract
The role of early endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) and sphincterotomy in acute pancreatitis is controversial. Recent randomised c ontrolled trials mostly support the value of this procedure, but concerns r emain as to its safety, efficacy and practicability. This debate critically assesses the evidence for and against the use of early ERCP in acute pancr eatitis.