Comparison between transpancreatic sphincterotomy and needle-knife fistulotomy in difficulty biliary access, a retrospective study in Taiwan
Journal
BMC gastroenterology
Journal Volume
20
Journal Issue
1
Date Issued
2020-06-19
Author(s)
Liang, Kai-Shun
Tseng, Liang-Wei
Abstract
Selective deep biliary cannulation is the first and the most important step before further biliary therapy. Transpancreatic sphincterotomy (TPS), and needle knife fistulotomy (NKF) were commonly used in patients with difficult cannulation, but few studies compare the outcome between TPS and NKF.
Subjects
Complication; Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreaticography; Needle knife fistulotomy; Success rate; Transpancreatic sphincterotomy
SDGs
Publisher
BMC
Type
journal article