Comparison of the effects of retrieval balloons and basket catheters for bile duct stone removal on the rate of post-ERCP pancreatitis

To the Editor:Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography(ERCP)is one of the most important techniques for diagnosis and treatment in pancreatobiliary medicine.Post-ERCP pancreatitis(PEP)is a common complication of ERCP with incidence about 3.8%–15.1%[1–4].The precutting technique,contrast injection into the pancreatic duct,prolonged cannulation and procedure times,sphincterotomy.

Safety of rectal indomethacin(100 mg)for the prevention of post-ERCP pancreatitis in the Japanese population:A single-center prospective pilot study

To the Editor:Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography(ERCP)causes adverse events;post-ERCP pancreatitis(PEP)is one of the frequent adverse events.Recently,the efficacy of rectal administration of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs(NSAIDs)before or after ERCP for PEP prevention has been reported[1].