TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Chapter 32. Endoscopic Management of Acute Biliary & Pancreatic Conditions A1 - Thompson, Christopher C. A2 - Greenberger, Norton J. A2 - Blumberg, Richard S. A2 - Burakoff, Robert Y1 - 2012 N1 - T2 - CURRENT Diagnosis & Treatment: Gastroenterology, Hepatology, & Endoscopy, 2e AB - Since the introduction of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatoscopy (ERCP) in 1968 and endoscopic sphincterotomy in 1974, the management of various biliary and pancreatic illnesses has evolved from surgical to endoscopic methods with substantial improvements in patient outcomes. Additionally, development of custom accessories has improved procedural efficiency and success rates; these include balloons and baskets for stone extraction, lithotripsy devices, stents, drains, and duodenoscope-assisted cholangiopancreatoscopy. In expert centers success rates for many endoscopic interventions exceed 90%. SN - PB - The McGraw-Hill Companies CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/03/29 UR - accessmedicine.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=55959643 ER -