ERCP in Nakhonpathom Hospital

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  • Thiti Sawangtham, M.D. Department of Surgery, Nakhonpathom Hospital

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ERCP

Abstract

          ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangio-Pancreatography) is widely accepted in the era that minimal invasive surgery are very popular and laparoscopic surgery are widely used. During two consecutive years, ERCP was performed in 204 patients by one endoscopist. (76 men, 128 women, mean age 55.3, range 14-94). Success rate was 92.16%, 78 diagnostic and 126 therapeutic procedures. The most common diagnosis were common bile duct stone and gallstone. Complications were found in 6 patients (2.94%) 3 of perforations, 2 of bleedings and 1 apnea from deep sedation but no mortality.

          In conclusion, ERCP is helpful in the diagnosis and therapeutic to reduce open surgery. In Nakhonpathom hospital, success rates, complications and mortality were comparable to literatures.

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Published

2018-08-07

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Sawangtham T. ERCP in Nakhonpathom Hospital. Reg 4-5 Med J [internet]. 2018 Aug. 7 [cited 2026 Jan. 1];21(2):57-63. available from: https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/reg45/article/view/138870

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