Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography for Ampullary Carcinomas: Friend or Foe?

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The role of preoperative endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) in ampullary carcinomas is under debate due to potential associated complications. We report the case of a 59-year-old male diagnosed with ampullary cancer, who had undergone ERCP that was followed by bleeding and perforation. We conclude that interventions before surgical resection, including ERCP, may compromise patient outcome.

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Duke Authors

Moris, Dimitrios

Cited Authors

Bakopoulos, A; Koliakos, N; Schizas, D; Tsilimigras, DI; Syriga, M; Moris, D; Machairas, N; Ntomi, V; Machairas, A; Angelis, S; Apostolopoulos, AP; Nikolaou, A; Filippou, DK

Published Date

January 2019

Published In

Journal of Long Term Effects of Medical Implants

Volume / Issue

29 / 4

Start / End Page

277 - 280

PubMed ID

32749131

Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)

1940-4379

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

1050-6934

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1615/jlongtermeffmedimplants.2020034107

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