ERCP in pancreatitis

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 ....................

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