Since the first report of ERCP and endoscopic biliary sphincterotomy in 1974, there have been numerous advances in ERCP techniques. Less invasive diagnostic modalities including EUS, CT, and MRCP have replaced diagnostic ERCP. However, therapeutic ERCP remains useful for the…
Pancreatic pseudocysts, abscesses, and walled-off necrosis (WON) are types of pancreatic fluid collections (PFCs) that arise as a consequence of pancreatic injury. These sequelae of pancreatic injury result from a disruption of the main pancreatic duct (PD) and/or side branches.…
The use of plastic pancreaticobiliary stents for drainage of the bile duct was described more than 3 decades ago. These stents are used for a variety of indications, including malignant and benign conditions, and have proven reliable and safe for…
Introduction Zenker's diverticulum (ZD) is a posterior pharyngoesophageal mucosal outpouching that forms through Killian's triangle. Poor upper esophageal sphincter (UES) compliance is the acknowledged pathophysiologic mechanism of action, leading to creation of a high-pressure zone, ultimately resulting in diverticulum formation.…