Utility of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography in infant patients with conservational endoscopy.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The indications for endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) in infant patients (age <1 year) differ from those in adults. A paucity of data and concerns about the potential lower effectiveness and more adverse effects limit its utility, even in tertiary care centres. In this study, we retrospectively analysed the indications, success rates, and adverse effects of ERCP in these groups.

Methods

From June 2014 to March 2018, 17 ERCPs were performed in 15 children [median age: 10.4 months (6-12 months); median weight: 6.6 kg (3.3-10.7 kg)]. A conventional duodenoscope was utilized in all procedures. All patients were followed up as inpatients.

Results

Fifteen therapeutic and two diagnostic procedures were managed by licensed paediatric endoscopist

SUBMITTER: Weng M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8578769 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature