Q) All are true about ERCP in pancreatitis except
a) Not useful in patient with multiple strictures and stones
b) Ductal stenting associated with changes of c/c pancreatitis in 50%
c) In pts with pancreas divisum minor duct sphincterotomy causes significant pain relief irrespective of size of duct
d) Pain relief with endoscopic intervention occurs irrespective of relief of ductal pressure/ decrease in duct size
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Pancreatic ductal obstruction by fibrotic stenoses and/or calculi are the most frequent indications for endoscopic therapy.
Multiple strictures and stones are not amenable for endoscopic therapy ....................