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Outcomes of ERCP in Patients With Cystic Fibrosis: A Nationwide Inpatient Assessment.

Salman HaiderDaryl RamaiSaira ShahNayna D RiyatMarco SpadacciniSaurabh ChandanMarcello MaidaAsad Ur RehmanMonique T Barakat
Published in: Journal of clinical gastroenterology (2024)
ERCP is a safe procedure in patients with CF with a comparable risk of postprocedural complications and mortality to those who do not have cystic fibrosis. However, patients with CF may experience a higher risk of post-ERCP infections and post-ERCP pneumothorax. Further studies are needed to prospectively evaluate outcomes of ERCP in patients with CF and to determine methods of mitigating adverse events.
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