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Failed biliary access following needle knife fistulotomy: is repeat interval ERCP worthwhile?

David Kevans1, Faisal Zeb, Fergal Donnellan

  • 1Department of Gastroenterology, St. Luke's Hospital, Kilkenny, Ireland. dave_kevans@yahoo.co.uk

Scandinavian Journal of Gastroenterology
|June 18, 2010
PubMed
Summary

Repeat endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) after needle knife fistulotomy failure is often successful. This follow-up ERCP frequently achieves biliary access, facilitating definitive management for patients with complex biliary access challenges.

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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Interventional Endoscopy
  • Biliary Interventions

Background:

  • Standard endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) techniques can be challenging for biliary access.
  • Needle knife fistulotomy is an alternative when standard methods fail, but initial access may still be unsuccessful.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the utility of repeat ERCP in patients who did not achieve biliary access despite initial needle knife fistulotomy.
  • To determine the success rate and outcomes of repeat ERCP procedures.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of patients undergoing needle knife fistulotomy without initial biliary access over a 3-year period.
  • Primary endpoint: successful biliary access on repeat ERCP without further intervention.
  • Secondary endpoints: time interval to repeat ERCP, findings, and interventions during repeat ERCP.

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Main Results:

  • 36 patients were identified; 53% (19/36) underwent repeat ERCP.
  • Repeat ERCP successfully achieved biliary access in 68% (13/19) of cases.
  • Common indications for initial ERCP included jaundice (60%) and choledocholithiasis (35%).

Conclusions:

  • Repeat ERCP following failed initial attempts with needle knife fistulotomy is a valuable strategy.
  • Biliary access is frequently achieved on repeat procedures, enabling definitive management.
  • A short interval follow-up ERCP is recommended for patients with initial access failure.