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Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography and endoscopic ultrasound in children

Manabu Tagawa1, Atsushi Morita1, Kazuo Imagawa1

  • 1Department of Child Health, Faculty of Medicine, University of Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan.

Digestive Endoscopy : Official Journal of the Japan Gastroenterological Endoscopy Society
|January 10, 2021
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Pediatric gastroenterology utilizes endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) and endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) for diagnosing and treating hepatobiliary and pancreatic diseases. This review details current pediatric applications, including specialized equipment, anesthesia, radiation, indications, and training for these essential endoscopic procedures.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Gastroenterology
  • Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

Background:

  • Gastrointestinal endoscopy is crucial for pediatric gastroenterology.
  • Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) and endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) are established procedures for hepatobiliary and pancreatic diseases.
  • Guidelines now define the roles of ERCP and EUS in pediatric care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the current status of ERCP and EUS in pediatric patients.
  • To highlight the distinctions between pediatric and adult endoscopy practices.
  • To discuss future developments in pediatric endoscopy.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current literature and practice guidelines.
  • Focus on pediatric-specific aspects of ERCP and EUS.
  • Analysis of equipment, anesthesia, radiation, indications, and training.

Main Results:

  • Discussion of specialized endoscopes for pediatric use.
  • Consideration of general anesthesia and radiation exposure in children.
  • Overview of biliary and pancreatic indications for pediatric ERCP and EUS.
  • Emphasis on education and training requirements for pediatric endoscopists.
  • Exploration of future expectations for pediatric endoscope development.

Conclusions:

  • ERCP and EUS are vital tools in pediatric gastroenterology.
  • Pediatric endoscopy requires specialized approaches distinct from adult practices.
  • Continued development and training are essential for advancing pediatric endoscopic procedures.

Keywords:
biliary atresiachildrenendoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatographyendoscopic ultrasoundradiation

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