Pancreatic sphincterotomy: Technique, indications, and complications

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World J Gastroenterol. Aug 14, 2007; 13(30): 4064-4071
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Table 2 Complications of endoscopic pancreatic sphincterotomy (EPS)

Early Complications (< 3 mo, typically < 72 h)

Pancreatitis

Severe bleeding

Perforation

Pancreatic and/or biliary sepsis

Late Complications (> 3 mo)

Papillary stenosis

Proximal pancreatic duct strictures

Stent-related Complications (variable timing)

Ductal and parenchymal changes

Stone formation

Infection

Ductal perforation

Stent migration

Stent occlusion

Duodenal erosion

Citation: Buscaglia JM, Kalloo AN. Pancreatic sphincterotomy: Technique, indications, and complications. World J Gastroenterol 2007; 13(30): 4064-4071
URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v13/i30/4064.htm
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v13.i30.4064