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World J Gastrointest Surg. Dec 27, 2024; 16(12): 3655-3657
Published online Dec 27, 2024. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v16.i12.3655
Preoperative gastric retention in endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography patients: Assessing risks and optimizing outcomes
Nuo-Ya Zhou, Bing Hu
Nuo-Ya Zhou, Bing Hu, Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology/Medical Engineering Integration Laboratory of Digestive Endoscopy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan Province, China
Author contributions: Zhou NY drafted the manuscript; Hu B revised the manuscript; both authors have read and approved the final manuscript.
Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China, No. 82170675.
Conflict-of-interest statement: All authors have no conflict of interest to disclose.
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Corresponding author: Bing Hu, MD, Professor, Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology/Medical Engineering Integration Laboratory of Digestive Endoscopy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, No. 37 Guoxue Alley, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan Province, China. hubing@wchscu.edu.cn
Received: July 19, 2024
Revised: August 27, 2024
Accepted: September 13, 2024
Published online: December 27, 2024
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Abstract

This article is a comment on the article by Jia et al, aiming at establishing a predictive model to predict the occurrence of preoperative gastric retention in endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography preparation. We share our perspectives on this predictive model. First, further differentiation in predicting the severity of gastric retention could enhance clinical outcomes. Second, we ponder whether this predictive model can be generalized to predictions of gastric retention before various endoscopic procedures. Third, large datasets and prospective clinical validation are needed to improve the prediction model.

Keywords: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography; Preoperative gastric retention; Prediction model; Adverse event; Operation safety; Comment

Core Tip: Jia et al conducted a retrospective analysis of patients undergoing endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography preparation, identified factors influencing preoperative gastric retention, and developed a predictive model for its occurrence. We have three key points to share after reading this enlightening paper.