Endoscopic sphincterotomy in the treatment of acute gallstone pancreatitis.

Endoscopic sphincterotomy and removal of common bile duct stones were performed in 17 patients with acute gallstone pancreatitis. The procedure was successful in 16 patients (94.1%). The overall complications were 17.7 per cent (3 patients) without serious conditions. EST in acute gallstone pancreatitis is a safe and important procedure in the management of acute gallstone pancreatitis. This symptoms, and normalization of the laboratory technique can provide effective drainage, relief of findings in acute gallstone pancreatitis.