Indications, complications and outcomes of patients undergoing endoscopic retrograde cholangio pancreatography at Rawal institute of health sciences, Islamabad

Abstract

Objective: To explore indications, complications, and outcome of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) procedure in a tertiary care hospital.

Methodology: This retrospective study was conducted between July 2021 & December 2021 in the Department of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Rawal Institute of Health Sciences, Islamabad. All the adult patients, male and female, undergoing ERCP procedure due to any indication were included in this study.

Results: The study was conducted on 900 patients and their mean age was 45±25 years. 567 (63%) females and 333 (37%) were males. Choledocholithiasis was most common indication (610, 68%) followed by malignant obstruction (115, 12.7%). The total rate of complication was 9% (81 patients). Acute pancreatitis most common complication (54, 6%). Overall success rate was 83.55%.

Conclusion: ERCP is considered safe and effective. Success rate and indications, as well as mortality and morbidity are acceptable.