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ArticleTherapeutic advances in gastroenterology2020

Technical and clinical outcomes of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) procedures performed in patients with COVID-19.

Theodor Voiosu, Andrei Voiosu, Ivo Boškoski, Marianna Arvanitakis, Michiel Bronswijk, Marcus Hollenbach, Andreea Benguş, Paul Bălănescu, Beatrice Orlandini, Daniel Blero and 4 more

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Article in Therapeutic advances in gastroenterology, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

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14 authors at 6 institutions in 4 countries.

Theodor VoiosuGastroenterology Department, Colentina Clinical Hospital, 19-21 Stefan Cel Mare Bvd, Spitalul Clinic Colentina, Pavilion B, Gastroenterologie, Bucharest, Romania.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3250-4900
Andrei VoiosuGastroenterology Department, Colentina Clinical Hospital, Bucharest, Romania.
Ivo BoškoskiDigestive Endoscopy Unit, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8194-2670
Marianna ArvanitakisDepartment of Gastroenterology, Hepatopancreatology, and Digestive Oncology, CUB Hôpital Erasme, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Brussels, Belgium.
Michiel BronswijkDepartment of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University Hospitals Gasthuisberg, University of Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.
Marcus HollenbachDivision of Gastroenterology; Medical Department II (Oncology, Gastroenterology, Hepatology, Pulmonology, Infectious Diseases), University of Leipzig Medical Center, Leipzig, Germany.
Andreea BenguşGastroenterology Department, Colentina Clinical Hospital, Bucharest, Romania.
Paul BălănescuInternal Medicine Department, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania.
Beatrice OrlandiniDigestive Endoscopy Unit, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy.
Daniel BleroDepartment of Gastroenterology, Hepatopancreatology, and Digestive Oncology, CUB Hôpital Erasme, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Brussels, Belgium.
Schalk Van der MerweDepartment of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University Hospitals Gasthuisberg, University of Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.
Radu Bogdan MateescuGastroenterology Department, Colentina Clinical Hospital Bucharest, Romania.
Jacques DevièreDepartment of Gastroenterology, Hepatopancreatology, and Digestive Oncology, CUB Hôpital Erasme, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Brussels, Belgium.
Guido CostamagnaDigestive Endoscopy Unit, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy.
Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy · ROUniversità Cattolica del Sacro Cuore · ITUniversité Libre de Bruxelles · BEKU Leuven · BESpitalul Clinic Colentina · ROLeipzig University · DE

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe unprecedented situation caused by the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has profoundly affected endoscopic practice in regard to access, volume, and workflow. We aimed to assess the potential changes in the technical outcomes of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) procedures carried out in patients with confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection.

methodsWe conducted an international, multicenter, retrospective, matched case-control study of ERCP procedures carried out in patients with confirmed COVID-19. The main outcome was technical success of the procedure as assessed by the endoscopist, and the secondary outcome was the development of procedure-related adverse events. Each case was matched in a 1:4 ratio with controls extracted from each center's database in order to identify relevant changes in outcome measures compared with the pre-pandemic era.

resultsEighteen procedures performed in 16 COVID-19 patients [14 men, 65 years (9-82)] and 67 controls were included in the final analysis. Technical success was achieved in 14/18 COVID-19 cases, which was significantly lower as compared with the control group (14/18

conclusionsThe COVID-19 pandemic has affected the volume and practice of ERCP, resulting in lower technical success rates without significantly impacting patient safety. Prioritizing cases and following recommendations on safety measures can ensure good outcome with minimal risk in dedicated centers.

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