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September 10, 2025African Journal of Health Sciences

Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography Utilisation and Outcomes in Mater Misericordiae Hospital, Nairobi: A retrospective cohort study

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HLHudson A. LodenyoILImelda Leitich

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Retrospective cohort study reports a 95% success rate and low complication rates for ERCP in adults, highlighting its effectiveness.

Key Points

  • The success rate of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography reached 95%, demonstrating its effectiveness in clinical practice.
  • Complications after the procedure were reported at under 5%, supporting the safety of ERCP for patients in this cohort.
  • This analysis focused on 122 patients at Mater Misericordiae Hospital, conducted over a timeframe from 2023 to 2025.
  • Biliary duct strictures were the most common condition treated, especially prevalent in patients older than 50 years.

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Lodenyo et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c23d3ab210217d6478d30bhttps://doi.org/10.4314/ajhs.v37i4.2
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