Exploring the Association Between Paralytic Ileus and Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography Complications Using the National Inpatient Sample Database
Abstract:IntroductionParalytic ileus (PI) is often seen in critically ill hospitalized patients. Those with pancreaticobiliary diseases will require endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) for management. Here, we will explore the association between patients with paralytic ileus who underwent ERCP and post-procedural complications, which has not been done before.
MethodsPatients who underwent ERCP between 2007 and 2017 in the National Inpatient Sample database were selected. Cases were matched 1:1 by age… Show more
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