This book provides a comprehensive overview of non-surgical treatments for complicated and refractory biliary and pancreatic lesions. In particular, it offers non-surgical treatment options for benign biliary strictures. For those suffering from intractable total biliary obstruction following biliary operation, magnetic compression anastomosis represents a good therapeutic option, and this technique is fully explained. Moreover, the book describes diverse treatment modalities for hilar strictur…
This volume provides a comprehensive guide to advanced endoscopic procedures and techniques. Primarily focused on Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) and Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS), the book also explores related topics such as cholangioscopy, pancreatoscopy, advanced pancreaticobiliary imaging, stenting, and endoscopic means to achieve pain control. The text also presents a plethora of tips and tricks on how to perform these procedures safely, emphasizes common mistakes and …
This book aims to provide the basic technology and recent advances in biliopancreatic endoscopy. The method of Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is popularly applied to enlarge the papillary orifice for removal of biliary and pancreatic stones, to relieve obstruction of distal bile duct or pancreatic duct by nasobiliary / nasopancreatic drainage or stenting, and to remove the premalignant tumor of papilla in recent four decades. The diagnostic role of ERCP is already replace…
La CPRE (cholangiopancréatographie rétrograde endoscopique) est un examen du cholédoque, de la vésicule biliaire et du conduit pancréatique. Le médecin procédera à cet examen à l'aide d'un endoscope (un tube souple muni d'une lumière à son extrémité). Nous décrivons comment vous préparer pour l'examen, comment l'examen est effectué, les soins après l'examen et les complications possibles. Puisque vous recevrez un sédatif, il y a certaines activités que vous ne devez pas effectuer pendant 24 heu…
This clinical casebook provides a comprehensive yet concise state-of-the-art review of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP). Presented in a case-based format, each case focuses on a clinical dilemma commonly encountered when performing ERCP. Case scenarios include difficult biliary cannulation, post-ERCP pancreatitis, ERCP in recurrent acute pancreatitis, ERCP during pregnancy, and ERCP in pediatric patients. The book also features online videos demonstrating the use of ERCP in…
This volume presents the technical and cultural state of the art of two of the riskiest, most complex and operator-dependent digestive operative techniques: endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) and endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS). The authors compare old and new techniques, shedding light on the most recent and innovative scientific findings, including those in the field of anatomic pathology and molecular biology considered relevant for the analysis of tissue samples collecte…
Over the past 40 years, ERCP has become an effective therapeutic modality with diagnostic purposes that are continually improved. The 3rd Edition of this practical reference helps you make the most of today’s endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography in your practice. You’ll find authoritative, highly illustrated guidance on every aspect of ERCP, including coverage of the latest techniques both in print and on video.
This volume provides a comprehensive review of ERCP and EUS and the clinical conditions for which they are employed. Presented in a case-based format with accompanying videos, it will serve as a valuable practical clinical resource for gastroenterologists with an interest in ERCP and EUS. The text highlights major techniques involved in ERCP, reviews complications and recent data on preventing post-ERCP pancreatitis, and discusses important issues in ERCP training. The EUS chapters review the b…
An ERCP is an examination of the common bile duct, gallbladder, and the duct of the pancreas. The doctor will do this test with a flexible tube with a light at the tip. We have described getting ready for the test, how it is done, care after the test, and possible complications. As you will be given sedation, you must not do certain activities for 24 hours after the test. The French version of this pamphlet 1503, "CPRE (Cholangiopancréatographie rétrograde endoscopique)", is also available. The…
This is an Arabic translation of the English pamphlet 0038. An ERCP is an examination of the common bile duct, gallbladder, and the duct of the pancreas. The doctor will do this test with an endoscope (a flexible tube with a light at the tip). We have described getting ready for the test, how it is done, care after the test, and possible complications. As you will be given sedation, you must not do certain activities for 24 hours after the test.