Timing of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography for management of bile leaks after cholecystectomy: A systematic review
Early ERCP (within 72 hours to 3 weeks) generally improves leak closure and reduces strictures, but emergent procedures in unstable patients may increase risk. Individualized timing based on clinical context is recommended.
Authors
- Tirath Patel (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-8099-238X)
- Muhammad Hashir Nazir (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0802-8561)
- Aamir Rasheed (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7092-7528)
- Muhammad Farhan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-0649-9541)
- Malik Abdullah Rasheed
- Ariana Seyfi
- Mariyam M. Kuznetsova
- Abdulaziz Sobhi
- Abdullatif Nasser Alatta
- Maral Daneshpazhouh
- Joel Jayan Peniel
- Dima Alfarhan
- Fadila Shuaibu Bello
- Aws Raid
Institutions
- Ahmadu Bello University (NG)
- King Edward Medical University (PK)
- Gulf Medical University (AE)
- Ajman University (AE)
- Trinity School of Medicine (VC)
- City University Ajman (AE)
- Services Hospital (PK)
- Kidney Centre (PK)
- Tbilisi State Medical University (GE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Medicine
- Published
- 2026-01-09
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/md.0000000000047039
- Primary Topic
- Gallbladder and Bile Duct Disorders
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00