J Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2008;23(3):344-347. There have been several efforts to develop an effective preventive strategy that will eliminate or reduce the risk or severity of post-ERCP pancreatitis.

Endoscopy procedures dominate the practice of most gastroenterologists in U.S. The common types, upper endoscopy and colonoscopy, are mostly performed in ambulatory care centers and offices. ERCP ...

ERCP is used primarily to diagnose and treat conditions of the bile ducts and pancreas. ERCP combines the use of x-rays and an endoscope, which is a long, flexible, lighted tube. Through the endoscope ...

In a new study, published in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology, researchers examine the variation in clinical outcomes between high-and low-volume endoscopists and endoscopy centers. The study ...

Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is a cornerstone intervention for diagnostic and therapeutic management of biliary and pancreatic disorders. Despite advances in endoscopic ...

Duodenoscope-associated infections remain a safety concern, and single-use duodenoscopes have been introduced to mitigate ...