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Propofol-induced acute toxic hepatitis after brief sedation for endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography

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2008

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Abstract

Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is currently one of the most important tools for diagnosis and treatment of pancreatic and biliary diseases. Propofol is increasingly used for safe sedation in ERCP [1] [2]. Despite its demonstrated safety, propofol has been associated with cases of severe side effects such as pancreatitis [3] or hepatitis [4].