Efficacy of ERCP in Case of Choledocholithiasis and Incidence of Pancreatitis

ABSTRACT

ERCP has largely replaced open and laparoscopic surgery in management of common bile duct stones. After endoscopic procedure pancreatitis is the most common complication. The purpose of this study was to know effectiveness of ERCP and its complications. In this study, conducted at CIVIL Hospital Ahmedabad during May 2018 to October 2020, total 50 patients underwent ERCP with choledocholithiasis with or without gall stone disease. Out of 50 patients, number of females being 29(58%), maximum distribution found in age group 41 to 60. Out years of 50, successfully stone removed in 44(88%) patients and sphincterotomy done in 45(90%) patients and stenting done in all 50 patients. Out of 50, patients underwent ERCP 4(8%) developed pancreatitis. ERCP is important modality for diagnosis and removal of common bile duct stones and only few patients developed different complications including pancreatitis.