Elshazly H Author
Subjects of specialization
Affiliation
Air cholangiogram, ERCP, Hilar strictures
Hepatology and Gastroenterology Department, National Liver Institute-Menoufia University, Egypt
Prof.Elshazly H, Vince is professor of Biological Drug Development, Faculty of Pharmacy, Head of Drug Research Program, HiLIFE fellow, Translational Immunology Programme, University of Helsinki.
Research Article Open Access
Author(s): Elshimi E, Attia AE, Eljaky A, Elshazly H and Allam M
Background and study aim: Patient with biliary obstruction have high risk of cholangitis post ERCP We aimed to compare the feasibility and results of air versus Urographin in biliary navigation.
Patients and methods: From May 2016 to May 2017; 80 patients with hilar stricture were enrolled in this study, they were subdivided into 2 groups with equal number; Air and standard Urographin were used as a contrast in both groups respectively, Klatskin tumor was the most common cause of obstruction. Patients were evaluated at day one, day 7 and day 30 after stent placement.
Results: Successful biliary mapping, stent placement and drainage were achieved in all patients. There was no significant difference in age, gender, clinic... view moreĀ»