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Prophylactic use of rectal diclofenac in mitigating post endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography pancreatitis risk and severity: low- vs high-dose efficacy and timing strategies— a meta-analysis
Aim Post endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) pancreatitis (PEP) is the most prevalent adverse event with significant morbidity following ERCP. Several guidelines have suggested the use of rectal diclofenac as a promising option to prevent PEP. Nonetheless, the recommended optimal dose and timing of administration remain unclear. T...
By Maggie Liberty, Taufik Sungkar, Peggy Liberty