Clin Endosc.  2012 Sep;45(3):297-298.

Highlights of Pancreatobiliary Endoscopy in International Digestive Endoscopy Network 2012: How Much Has It Advanced?

Affiliations
  • 1Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Kyung Hee University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. gidrdong@hanmail.net

Abstract

The pancreatobiliary organ is composed of one of the most complicated structures and complex physiological functions among other digestive organs in our body. This is why endoscopic procedure in pancreaticobiliary system requires rather complicated techniques. In International Digestive Endoscopy Network (IDEN) 2012, many interesting pancreatobiliay endoscopy related topics were presented. Basic procedures like endoscopic papillary balloon dilation (EPBD), advanced techniques like endoscopic necrosectomy, prevention and management of post-ERCP pancreatitis, and spyglass system are reviewed in this highlight summary.

Keyword

Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography; Common bile duct stones; Endoscopic necrosectomy; Spyglass

MeSH Terms

Cholangiopancreatography, Endoscopic Retrograde
Endoscopy
Pancreatitis

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