Obstructive Jaundice Flashcards
1
Q
What are the advantages of endoscopic nasobiliary drainage?
A
ability to measure/characterize biliary outflow; repeat cholangiograms can be obtained without repeat ERCP, easy removal
2
Q
Which have been found to have a longer patency period-covered or uncovered metal stents?
A
covered metal stents
3
Q
Which type of stent has a higher migration risk-covered or uncovered metal stents?
A
covered metal stents
4
Q
What is the most common benign biliary stricture?
A
post-surgical (MC lap chole related)
5
Q
What is the most common complication after ERCP?
A
acute pancreatitis (1.8-7.2%)