Indication for endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography and development of hemorrhage: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Hemorrhage is a common complication associated with endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), usually following sphincterotomy. Studies investigating risk factors for hemorrhage including ERCP indication have been conflicting. Therefore, we conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to characterize the association between the ERCP indication and hemorrhage.

Methods

Database searches of MEDLINE, EMBASE, and CENTRAL were conducted to identify articles up to December 12, 2022. Randomized trials or observational studies of adult patients undergoing ERCP were included. Quality assessment using the Cochrane Risk of Bias 2.0 and Newcastle-Ottawa Scales for randomized trials and observational studies respectively was conducted. A random effects meta-anal

SUBMITTER: Parvizian MK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11477979 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature