Publications by authors named "Foteini Lefa"
Background: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is the mainstay for interventional treatment of biliopancreatic diseases, and guidewires are decisive for successful treatment.
Methods: A randomized, multicenter, open-label study was conducted in patients in whom a guidewire was required in ERCP. Success rate and duration of the investigation were evaluated by randomly applying hydrophilic guidewires with a straight tip (ST) or an angled tip (AT) configuration, with normal (type NF) or enhanced (type EF) flexibility.