Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography in Patients with Perihilar Cholangiocarcinoma and Its Effect on Development of Cholangitis

Objective. We aimed to determine the effectiveness of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) in patients with inoperable perihilar cholangiocarcinoma and establish the incidence of cholangitis development following ERCP. Material and Method. This retrospective study enrolled patients...

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Main Authors: Serkan İpek, Emrah Alper, Cem Cekic, Serkan Cerrah, Mahmut Arabul, Fatih Aslan, Belkis Unsal
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2014-01-01
Series:Gastroenterology Research and Practice
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/508286