[Acute pancreatitis after endoscopic retrograde cholangiography (author's transl)].

The clinical data of two patients are reported at whom after endoscopic retrograde cholangiography (ERC) acute pancreatitis has evolved. In the development of this acute pancreatitis the membrane rupture and parenchymography do not play a role, however the duct of Wirsungian did not fill with contrast material. The pathogenesis of complications and the possibilities of prophylaxis are described.