Case Report
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World J Gastrointest Endosc. Aug 16, 2023; 15(8): 540-544
Published online Aug 16, 2023. doi: 10.4253/wjge.v15.i8.540
Acute pancreatitis following endoscopic ampullary biopsy: A case report
Nidhi Mariam George, Nanda Amarnath Rajesh, Tharun Ganapathy Chitrambalam
Nidhi Mariam George, Tharun Ganapathy Chitrambalam, Department of General Surgery, SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Chennai 603203, Tamil Nadu, India
Nanda Amarnath Rajesh, Department of Medical Gastroenterology, SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Chennai 6030203, India
Author contributions: George NM, Rajesh NA, and Chitrambalam TG contributed equally to this work; George NM assisted in patient care and wrote the manuscript, Rajesh NA and Chitrambalam TG assisted in data collection and manuscript revision; all authors have read and approved the final manuscript.
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Corresponding author: Nidhi Mariam George, MBBS, Doctor, Department of General Surgery, SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Chennai-Theni Highway, Chennai 603203, Tamil Nadu, India. drnidhigeorge@gmail.com
Received: January 4, 2023
Peer-review started: January 4, 2023
First decision: April 13, 2023
Revised: April 18, 2023
Accepted: July 17, 2023
Article in press: July 17, 2023
Published online: August 16, 2023
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Gastrointestinal endoscopic procedures are relatively safe and are being routinely performed with the advent of minimally invasive procedures. Acute pancreatitis is an extremely uncommon complication following endoscopic ampullary biopsy. It is important for endoscopists to be mindful of this untoward complication with appropriate post-procedure monitoring and support.