Anaesthesia for endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography.
review · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1111/j.1399-6576.2011.02462.x.
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Abstract
Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography is used for both diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. It is relatively more complex than routine endoscopies and requires adequate patient sedation. Furthermore the patients often have co-morbidities. This article provides an overview of various anaesthetic drugs and the type of anaesthesiological support.
Medical subject headings
- Anesthesia
- Cholangiopancreatography, Endoscopic Retrograde