Obstructive Jaundice Flashcards by C R

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

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Which have been found to have a longer patency period-covered or uncovered metal stents?

A

covered metal stents

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Which type of stent has a higher migration risk-covered or uncovered metal stents?

A

covered metal stents

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Q

What is the most common benign biliary stricture?

A

post-surgical (MC lap chole related)

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What is the most common complication after ERCP?

A

acute pancreatitis (1.8-7.2%)

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