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Effects of Pre-procedure and Intra-procedure Simethicone and Dicyclomine Administration in Improving Quality of Endoscopic Reterograde Cholangipancreaticography (ERCP)

Endoscopic Reterograde Cholangiopancreatography is widely used to diagnose and treat hepatobiliary disorders. Ampullary cannulation is an essential step and good mucosal visibility improves procedural efficiency. Objective of the study: Our study aims to investigate the effects of Pre-procedural and intra-procedural administration of Semithicone as a defoaming agent and Dicylomine in reducing duodenal contractions. Methodology: A randomized, double blind, controlled, trial will be conducted at Combined Military Hospital, Lahore after obtaining informed consent. Data will be prospectively collected over a period of 6 months. Patients will be randomized into three groups using block randomization and split into 3 groups i.e: Group 1: control (no intervention), Group 2: Pre procedural semithicone administration and Group 3: intraprocedural administration. Mucosal visibility and duodenal motility will be assessed using a scale. Procedure time and endoscopists' satisfaction will be inquired.