Early or delayed endoscopic papillotomy (EPT) in gallstone pancreatitis

In 29 patients with gallstone pancreatitis, endoscopic papillotomy was performed during the first period (1976-1979) as elective procedure 1-8 weeks after the clinical symptoms had subsided. From 1979, endoscopic investigations and treatment were routinely done within 48 hours after the onset of cli...

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Published in:Annals of surgery 1984-02, Vol.199 (2), p.165-167
Main Authors: ROSSELAND, A. R, SOLHAUG, J. H
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acute Disease
Aged
Ampulla of Vater - surgery
Biological and medical sciences
Cholangiopancreatography, Endoscopic Retrograde
Cholelithiasis - surgery
Female
Gastroenterology. Liver. Pancreas. Abdomen
Humans
Liver. Biliary tract. Portal circulation. Exocrine pancreas
Male
Medical sciences
Methods
Middle Aged
Other diseases. Semiology
Pancreatitis - surgery
Postoperative Complications
Time Factors
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Summary:In 29 patients with gallstone pancreatitis, endoscopic papillotomy was performed during the first period (1976-1979) as elective procedure 1-8 weeks after the clinical symptoms had subsided. From 1979, endoscopic investigations and treatment were routinely done within 48 hours after the onset of clinical symptoms. The ERCPs and EPTs were well-tolerated and were performed without serious complications. The results of these series indicate that EPT can be safely performed in the acute stage of gallstone pancreatitis. Acute EPT gives effective drainage and relief of the acute symptoms in patients with obstructive pancreatitis.
ISSN:0003-4932
1528-1140
DOI:10.1097/00000658-198402000-00005