Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography in total situs inversus, case report with focus on endoscopic technique
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https://doi.org/10.47892/rgp.2025.451.1739Keywords:
Situs Inversus, Cholangiopancreatography, Endoscopic Retrograde, Choledocholithiasis, SphincterotomyAbstract
This case report describes an ERCP performed on a patient with situs inversus totalis and choledocholithiasis, highlighting the technical adaptations implemented and those described in the literature to overcome anatomical challenges and achieve a successful intervention. The experience presented in this case underscores the importance of technical and the expertise of the endoscopist in managing complex procedures in patients with unusual anatomical variations.
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