Abstract
Background: Traumatic pancreaticobiliary injuries are challenging to diagnose and manage. Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) has potential diagnostic and therapeutic utility in cases of traumatic pancreaticobiliary injuries. Methods: In this single-center retrospective study, we assessed 25 cases of abdominal trauma in which the patients underwent ERCP for management of suspected pancreaticobiliary injuries. We analyzed basic patient demographics, mechanism of trauma, method of diagnosis, ERCP results, surgical treatments, and outcomes. Results: Of the 25 assessed patients, 12 (48%) had pancreatic injuries, 12 (48%) had biliary injuries, and 1 (4%) patient had both. The median age was 28 years [IQR 25-35], and 84% of patients were males. Fifty-six percent of injuries were from blunt trauma, while 44% were from penetrating trauma. In cases of ERCP-confirmed biliary leaks (n=11), 100% of leaks were resolved in the 8 patients who underwent repeat ERCP after initial ERCP with stenting. In cases of ERCP-confirmed pancreatic duct leaks (n=10), 57% of duct leaks were resolved in the 7 patients who underwent repeat ERCP after initial ERCP with stenting. One patient in the biliary trauma cohort developed post-ERCP pancreatitis and sepsis. Conclusion: ERCP was a useful diagnostic and therapeutic intervention in this population of patients with pancreaticobiliary trauma.
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