J Minim Access Surg
January 2023
Background: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) has a very important role in both diagnosis and treatment of pancreaticobiliary pathologies. The aim of this study was to review the indications, technical success complications and results of ERCP procedures performed in our centre.
Materials And Methods: In the study, the data of 1000 patients who were diagnosed with extrahepatic cholestasis, obstructive cholangitis/pancreatitis or bile leakage in clinical, medical and radiological data and who underwent ERCP between May 2019 and November 2021 were evaluated retrospectively.
Ulus Travma Acil Cerrahi Derg
December 2022
Background: One of the systemic complications of acute pancreatitis (AP) is acute kidney injury (AKI). AKI development in patients with AP increases mortality, morbidity, and the cost of treatment. Therefore, early diagnosis and prevention of AKI is important.
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December 2021
Aim: Endoscopic retrograde cholangio pancreatography (ERCP) is a technique in which endoscope and radiological imaging are used in combination in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases related to the pancreaticobiliary system. Our aim in this study is to discuss all aspects of approach strategies to ERCP patients whose operation is mandatory during the pandemic period, to draw the future perspective and to summarize the measures that the surgical team should take in terms of their own health and public health.
Materials And Methods: During the pandemic period between 14 March and 31 December 2020, we accepted 270 patients to our ERCP unit.
Splenic abscess is a very rare condition in the general population. It is more likely to develop in association with underlying comorbidities and trauma. More attention should be paid in patients with immunosuppression, diabetes mellitus, and congenital or acquired immunocompromise.
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