Diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) in children and adolescents: Experience in a single institution

Abstract

Introduction: Experience in the use of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) for the investigation and treatment of pancreaticobiliary disorders is relatively limited in children. This report reviews the experience in a single institution With pediatric ERCPs and documents the indications, success rate, diagnostic and therapeutic yields, complications, and the impact on patient management.