Nonradiation ERCP with endoscopic biliary sphincterotomy plus papillary balloon dilation for the treatment of choledocholithiasis during pregnancy
Articles > Article · 2015
Authors: Galip ERSÖZ, İlker TURAN, Fatih TEKİN, Ahmet Ömer ÖZÜTEMİZ, Oktay TEKEŞİN
SURGICAL ENDOSCOPY AND OTHER INTERVENTIONAL TECHNIQUES, Journal Indexed in SCI Expanded, International, 2015, vol 30, pp 222-228
DOI: 10.1007/s00464-015-4190-1
Summary
Background Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is currently the treatment of choice for symptomatic choledocholithiasis in pregnant patients. We aimed to present our experience with pregnant patients who underwent nonradiation ERCP and to evaluate the safety and efficacy of a new technique.