ASGE Annual GI Advanced Practice Provider Course (Virtual) - Onboarding Day One

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Dr. Aaron Shields, a Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford, gave a presentation on endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) and endoscopic ultrasound (EUS). ERCP is primarily used for the diagnosis and management of pancreatic and biliary diseases, while EUS combines endoscopy with high-frequency ultrasonography to diagnose and manage various conditions. Dr. Shields discussed the indications, procedures, risks, and complications associated with ERCP and EUS. He emphasized the importance of appropriate patient selection, choosing less invasive tests when possible, and informed consent. He also highlighted the complications of ERCP, including pancreatitis, bleeding, perforation, and hypoxia, whereas complications with EUS are rare. Overall, ERCP and EUS are essential procedures for managing gastrointestinal and non-gastrointestinal diseases, and their proper utilization and patient management are crucial.

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Aaron Shields, MD, FASGE

Keywords

ERCP

EUS

diagnosis

management

complications

patient selection