Patient Position and ERCP Outcomes in Patients with Surgically Altered Foregut Anatomy.

This article discusses the impact of patient positioning on the technical success of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) in patients with surgically altered gastrointestinal anatomy. The study conducted a retrospective analysis of data from 2010 to 2020 and included patients with specific types of surgical anatomy. The primary outcome measured was the technical success of the ERCP procedure, and secondary outcomes included immediate bleeding and procedural time. The results showed that patients in the left lateral decubitus (LLD) position had a significantly higher likelihood of technical success compared to those in the prone position. Additionally, non-Roux-en-Y reconstructions were associated with higher technical success rates than Roux-en-Y reconstructions. The study concludes that patient positioning plays a significant role in the success of ERCP in patients with surgically altered anatomy. [Extracted from the article]