Diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) in children and adolescents: Experience in a single institution

Durakbasa, C.; Balik, E.; Yamaner, S.; Bulut, Mehmet; Buyukuncu, Y.; Sokucu, N.; Akyuz, A.; Bugra, D.

doi:10.1055/s-2008-1038497

Diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) in children and adolescents: Experience in a single institution

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Durakbasa C. U., Balik E., Yamaner S., Bulut T., Buyukuncu Y., Sokucu N., ...More

EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC SURGERY, vol.18, no.4, pp.241-244, 2008 (SCI-Expanded)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 18 Issue: 4
Publication Date: 2008
Doi Number: 10.1055/s-2008-1038497
Journal Name: EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC SURGERY
Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
Page Numbers: pp.241-244
Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Introduction: Experience in the use of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) for the investigation and treatment of pancreaticobiliary disorders is relatively limited in children. This report reviews the experience in a single institution With pediatric ERCPs and documents the indications, success rate, diagnostic and therapeutic yields, complications, and the impact on patient management.