[Abstract Only] Randomized trial: urgent endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography with sphincterotomy vs. conservative treatment in predicted severe acute gallstone pancreatitis

Urgent endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography with sphincterotomy versus conservative treatment in predicted severe acute gallstone pancreatitis (APEC): a multicentre randomised controlled trial – The Lancet

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Routine or on-demand ERCP in pred severe biliary #pancreatitis? APEC trial today @TheLancet: major complications 38%/117 pts urgent ERCP incl sphincterotomy vs 44%/113 pts with ERCP on-demand. ERCP can be reserved for cholangitis/ persistent cholestasis. https://t.co/kz1jfTQIf8 pic.twitter.com/ZfkARKwvGv

— Marc Besselink (@MarcBesselink) July 17, 2020