Hematoma post-endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography

Area of Science:

• Gastroenterology
• Hepatology
• Surgical Complications

Background:

• Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is a common procedure for biliary-pancreatic diseases.
• Complications, though infrequent, can be severe.
• Hepatic hematoma is a recognized but uncommon adverse event post-ERCP.

Purpose of the Study:

• To report three cases of hepatic hematoma occurring after ERCP.
• To highlight the occurrence of this serious complication.

Main Methods:

• Case series presentation.
• Review of three patients who developed hepatic hematoma post-ERCP.

Main Results:

• Three distinct cases of hepatic hematoma were identified following ERCP.
• The complication, while rare, was observed in these patients.

Conclusions:

• Hepatic hematoma is a potential, albeit infrequent, complication of ERCP.
• Awareness of this complication is crucial for clinicians performing ERCP.