Infection is one of the most common causes of death after an ERCP procedure. Cholangitis, or infection of the common bile duct, may occur. Cholangitis is treated as a medical emergency and should be treated immediately. Cholecystitis is another type of dangerous infection affecting the gallbladder...
A review of our service identified that whilst responsive for emergency inpatient (IP) procedures we had a nine week wait for an elective out-patient (OP) procedures. We wish to describe the review and redesign of our service. Method The patient pathway was mapped with key stakeholders and ...