Adverse events associated with endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography: protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is performed to diagnose and manage conditions of the biliary and pancreatic ducts. Though effective, it is associated with common adverse events (AEs). The purpose of this study is to systematically review ERCP AE rates and report up-to-date pooled estimates.

Methods and analysis

A comprehensive electronic search will be conducted of relevant medical databases through 10 November 2020. A study team of eight data abstracters will independently determine study eligibility, assess quality and abstract data in parallel, with any two concordant entries constituting agreement and with discrepancies resolved by consensus. The primary outcome will be the pooled incidence of post-ERCP pancreatitis, with secondary out

SUBMITTER: Forbes N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8372880 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature