Predictors of re-bleeding after endoscopic hemostasis for delayed post-endoscopic sphincterotomy bleeding

AIM: To predict the re-bleeding after endoscopic hemostasis for delayed post-endoscopic sphincterotomy(ES) bleeding.METHODS: Over a 15-year period, data from 161 patients with delayed post-ES bleeding were retrospectively collected from a single medical center. To identify risk factors for re-bleeding after initial successful endoscopic hemostasis, parameters before, during and after the procedure of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography were analyzed. These included age, gender, blood biochemistry, comorbidities, endoscopic diagnosis, presence of periampullary diverticulum, occurrence of immediate postES bleeding, use of needle knife precut sphincterotomy, severity of delayed bleeding, endoscopic features on delayed bleeding, and type of endoscopic therapy.RESULTS: A total of 35 patients(21.7%) had rebleeding after initial successful endoscopic hemostasis for delayed post-ES bleeding. Univariate analysis revealed that malignant biliary stricture, serum bilirubin level of greater than 10 mg/d L, initial bleeding severity, and bleeding diathesis were significant predictors of rebleeding. By multivariate analysis, serum bilirubin level of greater than 10 mg/d L and initial bleeding severity remained significant predictors. Re-bleeding was controlled by endoscopic therapy in a single(n = 23) or multiple(range, 2-7; n = 6) sessions in 29 of the 35 patients(82.9%). Four patients required transarterial embolization and one went for surgery. These five patients had severe bleeding when delayed post-ES bleeding occurred. One patient with decompensated liver cirrhosis died from re-bleeding.CONCLUSION: Re-bleeding occurs in approximately one-fifth of patients after initial successful endoscopic hemostasis for delayed post-ES bleeding. Severity of initial bleeding and serum bilirubin level of greater than 10 mg/d L are predictors of re-bleeding.     

Safety of immediate endoscopic sphincterotomy in acute suppurative cholangitis caused by choledocholithiasis

AIM: To examine the safety of immediate endoscopic sphincterotomy(EST) in patients with acute suppurative cholangitis(ASC) caused by choledocholithiasis, as compared with elective EST.METHODS: Patients with ASC due to choledocholithiasis were allocated to two groups: Those who underwent EST immediately and those who underwent EBD followed by EST 1 wk later because they were under anticoagulant therapy, had a coagulopathy(international normalized ratio 1.3, partial thromboplastin time greater than twice that of control), or had a platelet count 50000 × 103/μL. One of four trainees [200-400 cases of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography(ERCP)] supervised by a specialist( 10000 cases of ERCP) performed the procedures. The success and complication rates associated with EST in each group were examined.RESULTS: Of the 87 patients with ASC, 59 were in the immediate EST group and 28 in the elective EST group. EST was successful in all patients in both groups. There were no complications associated with EST in either group of patients, although white blood cell count, C-reactiveprotein, total bilirubin, and serum concentrations of liver enzymes just before EST were significantly higher in the immediate EST group than in the elective EST group.CONCLUSION: Immediate EST can be as safe as elective EST for patients with ASC associated with choledocholithiasis provided they are not under anticoagulant therapy, or do not have a coagulopathy or a platelet count 50000 × 103/μL. Moreover, the procedure was safely performed by a trainee under the supervision of an experienced specialist.     

Endoscopic sphincterotomy plus large-balloon dilation vs endoscopic sphincterotomy for choledocholithiasis:A meta-analysis

AIM:To perform a meta-analysis of large-balloon dilation(LBD)plus endoscopic sphincterotomy(EST)vs EST alone for removal of bile duct stones.METHODS:Databases including PubMed,EMBASE,the Cochrane Library,the Science Citation Index,and important meeting abstracts were searched and evaluated by two reviewers independently.The main outcome measures included:complete stone removal,stone removal in the first session,use of mechanical lithotripsy,procedure time,and procedure-related complications.A fixed-effects model weighted by the Mantel-Haenszel method was used for pooling the odds ratio(OR)when heterogeneity was not significant among the studies.When a Q test or I2statistic indicated substantial heterogeneity,a random-effects model weighted by the DerSimonian-Laird method was used.RESULTS:Six randomized controlled trials involving835 patients were analyzed.There was no significant heterogeneity for most results;we analyzed these using a fixed-effects model.Meta-analysis showed EST plus LBD caused fewer overall complications than EST alone(OR=0.53,95%CI:0.33-0.85,P=0.008);sub-category analysis indicated a significantly lower risk of perforation in the EST plus LBD group(Peto OR=0.14,95%CI:0.20-0.98,P=0.05).Use of mechanical lithotripsy in the EST plus LBD group decreased significantly(OR=0.26,95%CI:0.08-0.82,P=0.02),especially in patients with a stone size larger than 15 mm(OR=0.15,95%CI:0.03-0.68,P=0.01).There were no significant differences between the two groups regarding complete stone removal,stone removal in the first session,post-endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography pancreatitis,bleeding,infection of biliary tract,and procedure time.CONCLUSION:EST plus LBD is an effective approach for the removal of large bile duct stones,causing fewer complications than EST alone.     

Small sphincterotomy combined with endoscopic papillary large balloon dilation vs sphincterotomy alone for removal of common bile duct stones

AIM: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of endoscopic papillary large diameter balloon dilation (EPLBD) following limited endoscopic sphincterotomy (EST) and EST alone for removal of large common bile duct (CBD) stones.METHODS: We retrospectively compared EST + EPLBD (group A, n = 64) with EST alone (group B, n = 89) for the treatment of large or multiple bile duct stones. The success rate of stone clearance, procedure-related complications and incidents, frequency of mechanical lithotripsy use, and recurrent stones were recorded.RESULTS: There was no statistically significant difference between the two groups regarding periampullary diverticula (35.9% vs 34.8%, P > 0.05), pre-cut sphincterotomy (6.3% vs 6.7%, P > 0.05), size (12.1 ± 2.0 mm vs 12.9 ± 2.6 mm, P > 0.05) and number (2.2 ± 1.9 vs 2.4 ± 2.1, P > 0.05) of stones or the diameters of CBD (15.1 ± 3.3 mm vs 15.4 ± 3.6 mm, P > 0.05). The rates of overall stone removal and stone removal in the first session were not significantly different between the two groups [62/64 (96.9%) vs 84/89 (94.4%), P > 0.05; and 58/64 (90.6%) vs 79/89 (88.8%), P > 0.05, respectively]. The rates of post-endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography pancreatitis and hyperamylasemia were not significantly different between the two groups [3/64 (4.7%) vs 4/89 (4.5%), P > 0.05; 7/64 (10.9%) vs 9/89 (10.1%), P > 0.05, respectively]. There were no cases of perforation, acute cholangitis, or cholecystitis in the two groups. The rate of bleeding and the recurrence of CBD stones were significantly lower in group A than in group B [1/64 (1.6%) vs 5/89 (5.6%), P < 0.05; 1/64 (1.6%) vs 6/89 (6.7%), P < 0.05, respectively].CONCLUSION: EST + EPLBD is an effective and safe endoscopic approach for removing large or multiple CBD stones.     

覆膜金属支架在经内镜乳头括约肌切开术难治性出血中的应用

目的 探讨覆膜金属支架在内镜下十二指肠乳头括约肌切开术(EST)无法控制的出血中的应用价值.方法 回顾性分析2000年1月以来的资料,11年间共开展EST 3460例,发生出血29例(0.84％).其中4例患者在采用常规方法无法止血后,跨乳头释放全覆膜金属支架进行压迫止血.结果 4例患者均顺利放置覆膜金属支架并成功止血.1例支架留置1周后顺利拔除；1例支架于4周内自行脱落；2例患者拒绝拔除支架,通畅时间大于6个月和12个月.放置及拔除支架过程中均未发生并发症.结论 对于EST无法控制的出血,放置覆膜金属支架是安全、有效、简便的止血方法.     

Incidence of post-endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography/sphincterotomy pancreatitis depends upon definition criteria

BACKGROUND: The reported incidence of post-endoscopic retrograde-cholangiopancreatography/sphincterotomy pancreatitis ranges between 1.3% and 12.8%. This may likely reflect different definitions of pancreatitis and methods of data collection, rather than differences in patient populations, indications and endoscopic expertise. AIMS: The present study evaluated the incidence of post-endoscopic retrograde-cholangiopancreatography/sphincterotomy pancreatitis using different definition criteria and different data collection methods. PATIENTS: The 24-hour clinical and enzymatic course of 1185 procedures was recorded. METHODS: Pancreatic-like pain and hyperamylasaemia were evaluated either 6 to 8 hours or 24 hours after the procedure; computed tomography scan was performed in those patients with 24-hour pancreatic pain associated with hyperamylasaemia more than three times the upper normal limit. Results. Computed tomography scan findings consistent with pancreatitis were observed in 1.9% of cases, only among those patients with 24-hour pancreatic-like pain and hyperamylasaemia over five times the upper normal limit. The 6-8-hour and 24-hour pancreatic-like pain was associated with serum amylase levels at least three times higher in 11.7% and 6.6% and five times higher or more in 7.4% and 5.1%, respectively; 6-8 and 24-hour hyperamylasaemia higher than five times the upper normal limit, irrespective of pancreatic-like pain, was reported in 8.3% and in 6.9% of cases. No patients with serum amylase values lower than three times the upper normal limit had clinical symptoms. CONCLUSIONS: The incidence of post-procedure pancreatitis ranged from 1.9% to 11.7% depending on the definition criteria adopted.     

内镜乳头括约肌切开对胆囊排空功能的影响

目的观察乳头括约肌切开术(EST)对胆囊排空功能的影响。方法以超声测定38例患者行EST前1d,术后2周、1月、3月的空腹胆囊体积;并于脂餐后20～120min每隔20min检测餐后胆囊体积,以不同时间的最小值计算出胆囊排空率。结果EST术后空腹胆囊体积及脂餐后胆囊体积较术前明显缩小,1月后趋于稳定,在术后3月空腹胆囊体积由术前(31.4±10.6)ml下降为(17.2±8.7)ml,差异有非常显著性(P＜0.01);脂餐后胆囊体积由(18.2±5.6)ml下降为(7.1±2.5)ml,差异有非常显著性(P＜0.01);胆囊排空率由(4l.9±13.4)％上升为(59.9±11.7)％,差异有非常显著性(P＜0.01)。结论EST后胆囊排空功能增强。     

Double guidewire technique vs transpancreatic precut sphincterotomy in difficult biliary cannulation

AIM:To compare the outcomes between doubleguidewire technique(DGT) and transpancreatic precut sphincterotomy(TPS) in patients with difficult biliary cannulation.METHODS:This was a prospective,randomized study conducted in single tertiary referral hospital in Korea.Between January 2005 and September 2010.A total of 71 patients,who bile duct cannulation was not possible and selective pancreatic duct cannulation was achieved,were randomized into DGT(n = 34) and TPS(n = 37) groups.DGT or TPS was done for selective biliary cannulation.We measured the technical success rates of biliary cannulation,median cannulation time,and procedure related complications.RESULTS:The distribution of patients after randomization was balanced,and both groups were comparable in baseline characteristics,except the higher percentage of endoscopic nasobiliary drainage in the DGT group(55.9% vs 13.5%,P < 0.001).Successful cannulation rate and mean cannulation times in DGT and TPS groups were 91.2% vs 91.9% and 14.1 ± 13.2 min vs 15.4 ± 17.9 min,P = 0.732,respectively.There was no significant difference between the two groups.The overall incidence of post-endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography(ERCP) pancreatitis was 38.2% vs 10.8%,P < 0.011 in the DGT group and the TPS group;post-procedure pancreatitis was significantly higher in the DGT group.But the overall incidence of post-ERCP hyperamylasemia was no significant difference between the two groups;DGT group vs TPS group:14.7% vs 16.2%,P < 1.0.CONCLUSION:When free bile duct cannulation was difficult and selective pancreatic duct cannulation was achieved,DGT and TPS facilitated biliary cannulation and showed similar success rates.However,post-procedure pancreatitis was significantly higher in the DGT group.     

内镜乳头括约肌切开对胆囊运动功能的影响

目的观察乳头括约肌切开术(EST)对胆囊排空运动功能的影响.方法以超声测定38例患者行EST前一日,术后2周、1月、3月的空腹胆囊体积;并于脂餐后20～120 min每隔20 min测残余胆囊体积,以不同时间的最小值计算出胆囊排空率及排空速率.结果EST术后空腹胆囊体积及餐后残余胆囊体积较术前明显缩小,1月后趋于稳定,在术后3月空腹胆囊体积由术前(31.4±10.6)ml下降为17.2±8.7ml,P＜0.01;脂餐后残余胆囊体积由18.2±5.6ml下降为7.1±2.5ml,P＜0.01.EST术后胆囊排空率及排空速率较术前明显增加,在术后3月胆囊排空率由41.9±13.4%上升为59.9±11.7%,p＜0.01;胆囊排空速率由0.0038±0.0011/min上升为0.0067±0.0019/min,P＜0.01.结论EST后胆囊运动功能增强.     

Outcomes of endoscopic sphincterotomy vs open choledochotomy for common bile duct stones

BACKGROUND Endoscopic sphincterotomy(EST) for the management of common bile duct stones(CBDS) is used increasingly widely because it is a minimally invasive procedure. However, some clinical practitioners argued that EST may be complicated by post-endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography(ERCP)pancreatitis(PEP) and accompanied by a higher recurrence of CBDS than open choledochotomy(OCT). Whether any differences in outcomes exist between these two approaches for treating CBDS has not been thoroughly elucidated to date.AIM To compare the outcomes of EST vs OCT for the management of CBDS and to clarify the risk factors associated with stone recurrence.METHODS Patients who underwent EST or OCT for CBDS between January 2010 and December 2012 were enrolled in this retrospective study. Follow-up data were obtained through telephone or by searching the medical records. Statistical analysis was carried out for 302 patients who had a follow-up period of at least 5 years or had a recurrence. Propensity score matching(1:1) was performed to adjust for clinical differences. A logistic regression model was used to identify potential risk factors for recurrence, and a receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve was generated for qualifying independent risk factors.RESULTS In total, 302 patients undergoing successful EST(n = 168) or OCT(n = 134) were enrolled in the study and were followed for a median of 6.3 years. After propensity score matching, 176 patients remained, and all covariates were balanced. EST was associated with significantly shorter time to relieving biliary obstruction, anesthetic duration, procedure time, and hospital stay than OCT(P <0.001). The number of complete stone clearance sessions increased significantly in the EST group(P = 0.009). The overall incidence of complications and mortality did not differ significantly between the two groups. Recurrent CBDS occurred in18.8%(33/176) of the patients overall, but no difference was found between the EST(20.5%, 18/88) and OCT(17.0%, 15/88) groups. Factors associated with CBDS recurrence included common bile duct(CBD) diameter > 15 mm(OR =2.72; 95%CI: 1.26-5.87; P = 0.011), multiple CBDS(OR = 5.09; 95%CI: 2.58-10.07; P< 0.001), and distal CBD angle ≤ 145°(OR = 2.92; 95%CI: 1.54-5.55; P = 0.001). The prediction model incorporating these factors demonstrated an area under the receiver operating characteristic curve of 0.81(95%CI: 0.76-0.87).CONCLUSION EST is superior to OCT with regard to time to biliary obstruction relief, anesthetic duration, procedure time, and hospital stay and is not associated with an increased recurrence rate or mortality compared with OCT in the management of CBDS.     

Closure of a persistent sphincterotomy-related duodenal perforation by placement of a covered self-expandable metallic biliary stent

Retroperitoneal duodenal perforation as a result of endoscopic biliary sphincterotomy is a rare complication, but it is associated with a relatively high mortality risk, if left untreated. Recently, several endoscopic techniques have been described to close a variety of perforations. In this case report, we describe the closure of a persistent sphincterotomy-related duodenal perforation by using a covered self-expandable metallic biliary (CEMB) stent. A 61-year-old Greek woman underwent an endoscopic retrog...     

Safety advantage of endocut mode over endoscopic sphincterotomy for choledocholithiasis

AIM: To evaluate whether an automatically controlled cut system (endocut mode) could reduce the complication rate of endoscopic sphincterotomy (EST) and serum hyperamylasemia after EST compared to the conventional blended cut mode. METHODS: From January 2001 to October 2003, 134 patients with choledocholithiasis were assigned to either endocut mode group or conventional blended cut mode group at the time of sphincterotomy. The two groups were retrospectively compared for the complications after EST and serum amylase level before and 24 h after the procedure. RESULTS: Of the 134 patients treated, 79 were assigned to conventional blended cut mode group and 55 to endocut mode group. There was no significant difference in age, sex, and serum amylase level before EST between the two groups. Complications were found in 5 patients of the endocut mode group (9%): hyperamylasemia (5 times higher than normal) in 4 and moderate pancreatitis in 1. Complications were found in 13 patients of the conventional blended cut mode group (16%): hyperamylasemia in 12 and moderate pancreatitis in 1. Serum amylase levels were elevated in both groups 24 h after EST (P<0.02). The average serum amylase level 24 h after EST in the conventional blended cut mode group was significantly higher than that in the endocut mode group (P<0.05). CONCLUSION: Endocut mode offers a safety advantage over conventional blended cut mode for pancreatitis after EST by reducing hyperamylasemia.     

Application of endoscopic sphincterotomy in acute pancreatitis with fluid collection： A prospective study

AIM: To elucidate the role of endoscopic sphincterotomy (EST) in the treatment of acute pancreatitis. METHODS: Ninety patients with acute pancreatitis were randomly divided into two groups: EST group and control group. All the patients underwent pancreatitis routine therapy, additionally the EST group was treated with EST and endoscopic naso-bile drainage (ENBD).The time of disappearance of abdominal symptoms and signs, normalization of amylase, hospitalization and absorption of acute fluid was recorded for all patients. RESULTS: The time of disappearance of abdominal pain, normalization of blood and urine amylase and hospitalization was significantly shorter in EST group than in control group. The ratios of disappearance of fluid in mild acute pancreatitis patients was significantly higher in EST group (51.52%, 84.85%, 90.91%,93.94%) than in the control group (0%, 30.30%, 69.70%, 72.73%, P<0.01 or P<0.05). When the ratios of reduction of fluid in severe acute pancreatitis patients of the EST group were compared (8.33%, 58.33%, 83.33%, 91.67%) with those in the control group (0%, 8.33%, 25% and 41.67%), there were significant differences. CONCLUSION: The effect of EST+ENBD on acute pancreatitis with fluid is rather good.     

华支睾吸虫病的逆行胰胆管造影和乳头括约肌切开治疗

目的 探讨内镜下逆行胰胆管造影(ERCP)和乳头括约肌切开术(EST)对华支睾吸虫病诊断和治疗的价值。方法 胆汁中找到华支睾吸虫成虫或虫卵的62例作为诊断观察组，其中47例伴梗阻性黄疸者行EST，为EST组；同期行ERCP检查的1283例非华支睾吸虫病患者为诊断对照组；同期34例因单纯华支睾吸虫性梗阻性黄疸手术者为外科手术组。结果62例华支睾吸虫病患者全部有弥漫性肝内胆管末端囊性扩张，而非华支睾吸虫病患者无一出现此征象。EST组治疗后1～2周，胆总管平均直径和血清总胆红素、碱性磷酸酶、γ—GT均明显降低。EST和外科手术的治疗有效率及并发症发生率差异无显著性，但EST组需输血人数、平均住院日和平均费用却明显低于外科手术组。结论 对临床怀疑华支睾吸虫病的患者，如果传统方法不能确诊，应行ERCP检查，其影像学特征是弥漫性肝内胆管末端囊性扩张，同时可抽吸胆汁检测华支睾吸虫成虫或虫卵，对出现梗阻性黄疸者，EST应作为首选的治疗手段。     

80岁以上高龄总胆管结石患者内镜下括约肌切开术治疗安全性探讨

目的 探讨对80岁以上高龄总胆管结石患者进行内镜下括约肌切开术(EST)治疗的安全性.方法 对2005-2007年进行EST治疗的总胆管结石患者,选择其中≥80岁的148例作为高龄组; ≤60岁的745例作为对照组.比较两组患者的临床资料与手术成功率及手术后的并发症.结果 ①高龄组和对照组伴随疾病发生率为29.3%和8.1%,两组间差异有统计学意义(P＜0.01);有前期胆道手术或内镜逆行胰胆管造影术史者分别为45.18%和21.3%,两组差异有统计学意义(P<0.01).②高龄组EST成功率为95.6%,对照组为96.5%,两组间差异无统计学意义(P＞0.05).③高龄组术后并发症共16例(10.8%),其中EST本身并发症13例(占8.8%);3例并发症与EST有关(占2%),1例死于吸入性肺炎.对照组术后发生EST本身并发症共41例(5.5%),未发生EST相关并发症.两组间EST本身的并发症发生率差异无统计学意义(P＞0.05),但与EST有关的并发症发生率差异有统计学意义(P＜0.01).④术后平均住院时间,高龄组为(7.2±2.2)d,对照组为(5.1±1.4)d,两组间差异无统计学意义(P＞0.05).结论 对于80岁以上高龄总胆管结石患者,EST仍然是安全有效的治疗手段.     

Endoscopic papillary large balloon dilation vs endoscopic sphincterotomy for retrieval of common bile duct stones:A meta-analysis

AIM:To compare the efficacy and safety of endoscopic papillary large balloon dilation(EPLBD)with endoscopic sphincterotomy(EST)in retrieval of common bile duct stones(≥10 mm).METHODS:PubMed,Web of Knowledge,EBSCO,the Cochrane Library,and EMBASE were searched for eligible studies.Randomized controlled trials(RCTs)that compared EPLBD with EST were identified.Data extraction and quality assessment were performed by two independent reviewers using the same criteria.Any disagreement was discussed with a third reviewer until a final consensus was reached.Pooled outcomes of complete bile duct stone clearance,stone clearance in one session,requirement for mechanical lithotripsy,and overall complication rate were determined using relative risk and 95%CI.The separate post-endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography complications were pooled and determined with the Peto odds ratio and95%CI because of the small number of events.Heterogeneity was evaluated with the chi-squared test with P≤0.1 and I2 with a cutoff of≥50%.A fixed effects model was used primarily.A random effects model was applied when significant heterogeneity was detected.Sensitivity analysis was applied to explore the potential bias.RESULTS:Five randomized controlled trials with 621participants were included.EPLBD compared with EST had similar outcomes with regard to complete stone removal rate(93.7%vs 92.5%,P=0.54)and complete duct clearance in one session(82.2%vs 77.7%,P=0.17).Mechanical lithotripsy was performed less in EPLBD in the retrieval of whole stones(15.5%vs25.2%,P=0.003),as well as in the stratified subgroup of stones larger than 15 mm(24.2%vs 40%,P=0.001).There was no statistically significant difference in the incidence of overall adverse events(7.9%vs 10.7%,P=0.25),post-ERCP pancreatitis(4.0%vs 5.0%,P=0.54),hemorrhage(1.7%vs 2.8%,P=0.32),perforation(0.3%vs 0.9%,P=0.35)or acute cholangitis(1.3%vs 1.3%,P=0.92).CONCLUSION:EPLBD could be advocated as an alternative to EST in the retrieval of large common bile duct stones.     

应用EST技术治疗急性胆源性胰腺炎的临床体会

目的 探讨内镜下乳头Oddi括约肌切开术(endoscopic sphincterotomy,EST)在急性肌源性胰腺炎(acute gallstone pancreatitis,AGP)诊治中的应用价值。方法 将入选的189例AGP患者随机分为EST治疗组(n=79)和对照组(n=110),并根据APACHE Ⅱ评分,将每组再进一步分为重症组和轻症组,两组患者均给予中西医结合治疗。EST治疗组在入院后24h内行内镜逆行胰胆管造影(endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography,ERCP)+EST,如发现胆总管或胆胰共同通道有结石,则行网篮、气囊取石或碎石器碎石后取石,如结石多、结石直径大或取石未净,则EST术后再行鼻胆管引流术(endoscopic nasobilliary drainage,ENBD)。结果 对重症AGP,EST治疗组的并发症发生率转开腹手术率、住院天数及住院费用均明显低于对照组(P<0.05);而轻症AGP,两组之间无显著差异结论 早期应用EST技术治疗重症AGP是有效的和安全的。     

Treatment of a duodenal perforation secondary to an endoscopic sphincterotomy with clips

Perforation is one of the most serious complications of endoscopic sphincterotomy (ES) necessitating immediate surgical intervention. We present a case of successful management of such a complication with endoclipping. A 85-year-old woman developed duodenal perforation after ES. The perforation was identified early and its closure was achieved using three metallic clips in a single session. There was no procedure-related morbidity or complications and our patient was discharged from hospital 10 d later. Endoclipping of duodenal perforation induced by ES is a safe, effective and alternative to surgery treatment.     

十二指肠乳头切开术联合球囊扩张术在肝外胆管结石内镜治疗中的作用

目的 探讨十二指肠乳头切开术(EST)联合十二指肠乳头球囊扩张术(EPBD)在肝外胆管结石内镜治疗中的安全性及其疗效.方法 164例肝外胆管结石患者接受内镜取石治疗,其中78例取石前进行EST联合EPBD治疗(EST+ EPBD组),其余86例取石前进行单一EST治疗(EST组),对比分析2组并发症发生率、结石取净率和碎石发生率.结果 EST+ EPBD组出现高淀粉酶血症3例、轻症急性胰腺炎2例,EST组出现高淀粉酶血症5例、轻症急性胰腺炎3例、出血2例,2组均未出现重症急性胰腺炎、穿孔等严重并发症.EST+ EPBD组并发症发生率为6.4％( 5/78),略低于EST组的11.6％ (10/86)(x2=1.340,P=0.288);结石取净率为100.0％ (78/78),明显高于EST组的93.0％( 80/86)(x2=5.649,P=0.030);碎石发生率为33.3％( 26/78),明显低于EST组的60.5％(52/86)(x2=12.073,P=0.001).结论 EST联合EPBD应用肝外胆管结石内镜治疗中安全、有效,对于结石大、乳头条件差的患者效果尤其明显.