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ERCP for Gallstone Pancreatitis.
- Source :
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New England Journal of Medicine . 1/9/2014, Vol. 370 Issue 2, p150-157. 8p. 1 Color Photograph, 1 Chart. - Publication Year :
- 2014
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Abstract
- The article explores the case of a 74-year-old man diagnosed with acute pancreatitis who underwent selective endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP). The pathophysiology of gallstone pancreatitis, as well as the impact of ERCP treatment are discussed. Adverse side-effects of the ERCP are presented, which includes pancreatitis, bleeding, ductal or intestinal perforation and cardiopulmonary events.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00284793
- Volume :
- 370
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- New England Journal of Medicine
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 93593065
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1056/NEJMct108450