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World J Gastrointest Endosc. Jun 10, 2015; 7(6): 617-627
Published online Jun 10, 2015. doi: 10.4253/wjge.v7.i6.617
Review of diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography using several endoscopic methods in patients with surgically altered gastrointestinal anatomy
Masaaki Shimatani, Makoto Takaoka, Mitsuo Tokuhara, Hideaki Miyoshi, Tsukasa Ikeura, Kazuichi Okazaki
Masaaki Shimatani, Makoto Takaoka, Mitsuo Tokuhara, Hideaki Miyoshi, Tsukasa Ikeura, Kazuichi Okazaki, Third Department of Internal Medicine, Kansai Medical University, Osaka 573-1010, Japan
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Correspondence to: Masaaki Shimatani, MD, Third Department of Internal Medicine, Kansai Medical University, 2-5-1 Shinmachi, Hirakata, Osaka 573-1010, Japan. shimatam@hirakata.kmu.ac.jp
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Received: May 30, 2014
Peer-review started: June 16, 2014
First decision: July 29, 2014
Revised: February 10, 2015
Accepted: March 5, 2015
Article in press: March 9, 2015
Published online: June 10, 2015
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Core Tip

Core tip: This study is a review of the status of diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography using several endoscopic methods in patients with surgically altered gastrointestinal anatomy, evaluating the results from multiple centers over the world. The descriptions of features of the respective endoscopes including the introduction of new endoscopes are summarized. Assessment of the procedures is concretely made by type of reconstruction methods and by type of applied endoscopes, which suggests the present and future challenges to be overcome.