ERCP: What It Is, Why It’s Done, Procedure & Complications
WEBERCP (endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography) is an examination of your bile and pancreatic ducts. It can also be a therapeutic procedure.
Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
WEBEndoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is a procedure that combines upper gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy and x-rays to find and treat problems of the bile and pancreatic ducts.
Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
WEBEndoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography, or ERCP, is a procedure to diagnose and treat problems in the liver, gallbladder, bile ducts, and pancreas. It combines X-ray and the use of an endoscope—a long, flexible, lighted tube.
ERCP: Preparation, Recovery, Long-Term Care - Verywell Health
WEBJul 6, 2022 · Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is an invasive procedure used for the diagnosis and treatment of obstruction in the biliary system. With ERCP, a camera-equipped device is placed into the mouth and advanced for visualization of the bile ducts, gallbladder , pancreas , or liver.
Patient education: ERCP (endoscopic retrograde ... - UpToDate
WEBDec 8, 2023 · Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is a technique that uses images from a dedicated camera and X-ray to view the bile and pancreatic ducts (figure 1).
What Is ERCP Test (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatogram) - WebMD
WEBMar 20, 2024 · ERCP, which is short for endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography, is a procedure used to diagnose and treat problems related to pancreatic ducts and bile ducts.
ERCP Procedure: Digestion Diagnosis, Treatment, Results
WEBJun 21, 2023 · Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is a type of endoscopy that may be used to both diagnose and treat problems in the bile and pancreatic ducts. It is usually performed by a skilled gastroenterologist (specialist in …
Overview of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP…
WEBOct 31, 2023 · Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is an advanced endoscopic procedure in which a specialized side-viewing upper endoscope is guided into the duodenum, allowing for instruments to be passed through the ampulla of Vater and into the biliary and pancreatic ducts.
About Your Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
WEBJul 1, 2024 · What is an ERCP? An ERCP is a procedure that helps your doctor see your bile ducts and pancreatic ducts without surgery. A gastroenterologist (GAS-troh-EN-teh-RAH-loh-jist) will do your ERCP. A gastroenterologist is a doctor with special training in treating problems with digestion. They’re also called a GI specialist.
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WEBERCP can be used to diagnose problems such as jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes), cholangitis (inflammation and/or infection of the bile ducts), pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas) and blockage of the bile ducts caused by gallstones or cancer.