Pancreatitis is the most common complication after ERCP, although its frequency varies significantly depending on the study from \< 2% up to 40%. Based upon data from studies that have included unselected patients, post-ercp pancreatitis (PEP) is mild, moderate, and severe in 45%, 44%, and 11% of cases, respectively. Dysfunction of the sphincter Oddi, female gender, younger age, previous history of pancreatitis, prolonged procedure time and pancreatic guidewire passages are well-known independent risk factors for PEP. This study will assess whether the development of PEP can be predicted by Visual analogue scale (VAS) level 1 hour after ERCP.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
1,000
Post procedural pain assessment using the visual analogue scale (VAS) will be performed in patients undergoing ERCP
Kantonsspital Sankt Gallen
Sankt Gallen, Switzerland
Association between Pain 1 hour after ERCP
Time frame: 1 hour
Predictive value of VAS for PEP Predictive value of VAS for PEP
Time frame: 1 hour
Association between VAS level and severity of PEP
Time frame: 1 hour
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