Overview
Acute pancreatitis following endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is a significant complication characterized by inflammation of the pancreas triggered by the procedure, often due to pancreatic duct trauma or sphincter of Oddi dysfunction. 1926Diagnosis
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