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World J Gastrointest Endosc. Sep 16, 2026; 18(9): 125072
Published online Sep 16, 2026. doi: 10.4253/wjge.125072
Published online Sep 16, 2026. doi: 10.4253/wjge.125072
Table 2 Study-level classification of indications and interventions, n (%)
| Category | Studies |
| Pancreatitis or pancreatic-duct disease | 82 (64.1) |
| Choledocholithiasis or common bile duct stones | 81 (63.3) |
| Congenital biliary dilatation, choledochal cyst, or pancreaticobiliary maljunction | 26 (20.3) |
| Biliary stricture or post-transplant biliary disease | 26 (20.3) |
| Sphincterotomy or papillotomy | 72 (56.3) |
| Stent placement or removal | 69 (53.9) |
| Stone extraction, lithotripsy, or duct clearance | 52 (40.6) |
| Balloon dilation or sweeping | 33 (25.8) |
| Biliary or nasobiliary drainage | 23 (18.0) |
- Citation: Shu J, Yang J. Pediatric endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography: A systematic review of indications, technical success, adverse events, and complication prevention. World J Gastrointest Endosc 2026; 18(9): 125072
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1948-5190/full/v18/i9/125072.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4253/wjge.125072