Where is the Perforation ? Rare Complication of Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangio Pancreatography.

Journal: Kathmandu University Medical Journal (KUMJ)
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Abstract

Perforation is one of the most feared complications of Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangio Pancreatography (ERCP). ERCP has become important method for treating biliary-pancreatic diseases. Perforation related with Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangio Pancreatography is an infrequent, but if happens is a severe complication. Reported incidence of Edoscopic Retrograde Cholangio Pancreatography related perforation is 0.3-6%. Its mortality is as high as 37.5%. In our hospital since 2010 AD, There were 6 Perforations related to Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangio Pancreatography done in 4787 cases. This is a case of Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangio Pancreatography related perforation with no site of perforation recognized during surgical management.

Relevant Conditions

Endoscopy