Weekend endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography has similar outcomes as weekday procedures-a propensity score match analysis of the Hungarian ERCP Registry.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is essential for the minimally invasive management of biliary and pancreatic disorders. Under certain indications, performing ERCP without delay during the weekend can be important for improving outcomes.

Objectives

To compare the outcomes of ERCP performed on weekends and holidays with those of regular weekday ERCPs.

Design

Propensity score match analysis of the data from the Hungarian ERCP Registry.

Methods

A total of 116 ERCPs were performed during weekends or holidays, and 3144 during weekday working hours. The analyses were performed on 1:2 propensity-matched groups (116 weekend and 232 weekday cases).

Results

Weekend ERCPs were mostly performed for acute cholangitis and acute biliary

SUBMITTER: Tajti M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11378161 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature