Plasmapheresis and corticosteroid treatment for persistent jaundice after successful drainage of common bile duct stones by endoscopic retrograde cholangiography
World Journal of Gastroenterology, cilt.13, sa.30, ss.4152-4153, 2007 (Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 13 Sayı: 30
- Basım Tarihi: 2007
- Doi Numarası: 10.3748/wjg.v13.i30.4152
- Dergi Adı: World Journal of Gastroenterology
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Scopus
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.4152-4153
- Anahtar Kelimeler: Cholestasis, Endoscopic retrogade cholangiography, Plasmapheresis
- Kütahya Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi Adresli: Hayır
Özet
Prolonged cholestasis is a very rare complication of endoscopic retrograde cholangiography (ERC). Only few cases with this complication are reported in the English literature. We report persisting cholestatic jaundice in a 73-year old man after successful therapeutic ERC for choledocholithiasis. Serologic tests for viral and autoimmune hepatitis were all negative. A second-look ERC was normal also. He denied any medication except for prophylaxis given intravenous 1 g ceftriaxon prior to the ERC procedure. After an unsuccessful trial with ursodeoxycholic acid and cholestyramine for 2 wk, this case was efficiently treated with corticosteroids and plasmapheresis. His cholestatic enzymes became normal and intense pruritis quickly resolved after this treatment which lasted during his follow-up period. We discussed the possible mechanisms and treatment alternatives of intrahepatic cholestasis associated with the ERC procedure. © 2007 WJG. All rights reserved.