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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Hepatology
  • Surgical Endoscopy

Background:

  • Biliary pancreatitis poses significant risks, especially for high-risk surgical candidates.
  • Gallbladder management alongside biliary interventions requires careful consideration.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy and safety of endoscopic sphincterotomy as a primary treatment for high-risk patients with biliary pancreatitis.
  • To assess the rate of recurrent pancreatitis and need for further intervention after endoscopic sphincterotomy with gallbladder in situ.

Main Methods:

  • Elective endoscopic sphincterotomy was performed on 8 high-risk patients.
  • Patients were followed up for a mean duration of 21 months.
  • Gallbladder was intentionally left in situ in all patients.

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Main Results:

  • No patient experienced recurrent pancreatitis during the follow-up period.
  • Two patients developed biliary symptoms, with one requiring cholecystectomy and common bile duct exploration.
  • Endoscopic sphincterotomy demonstrated a protective effect against recurrent pancreatitis in this cohort.

Conclusions:

  • Endoscopic sphincterotomy is a viable and effective initial treatment for high-risk patients with biliary pancreatitis.
  • The procedure appears safe and reduces the likelihood of recurrent pancreatitis when elective surgery is contraindicated.
  • Further investigation may be warranted to optimize gallbladder management strategies in conjunction with endoscopic sphincterotomy.