A randomized, controlled, double-blind trial of air insufflation versus carbon dioxide insufflation during ERCP.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Visualization during GI endoscopy requires distention of the bowel lumen. Carbon dioxide (CO(2)) insufflation decreases postprocedure abdominal discomfort and distension after colonoscopy, but there have been few published studies on its use in ERCP.

Objective

To assess the safety and efficacy of CO(2) insufflation during ERCP.

Design

Double-blind, controlled, randomized trial.

Setting

Tertiary-care referral center.

Patients

This study involved consecutive patients referred for ERCP, excluding those with known CO(2) retention or with chronic use of opiate medications.

Intervention

Insufflation of CO(2) versus insufflation of air.

Main outcome measurements

Primary outcomes were abdominal pain assessed on a visual analogue scale an

SUBMITTER: Dellon ES 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2902617 | biostudies-literature | 2010 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature