ERCP

Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)

Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is a specialized procedure used to examine and treat conditions affecting the bile ducts, pancreas, and gallbladder. It combines endoscopy (a flexible camera tube) with fluoroscopy (X-ray imaging) to visualize and intervene in the digestive system.

Why is ERCP Done?

ERCP is used to diagnose and treat:
✅ Gallstones stuck in bile ducts
✅ Bile duct blockages or strictures (narrowing)
✅ Pancreatic duct problems (chronic pancreatitis, leaks, or tumors)
✅ Jaundice (yellowing of skin due to bile duct obstruction)
✅ Biliary or pancreatic cancers

How is ERCP Performed?

1. Sedation or Anesthesia: You may receive IV sedation or general anesthesia to prevent discomfort.
2. Endoscope Insertion: A thin, flexible tube with a camera (endoscope) is inserted through your mouth → esophagus → stomach → small intestine (duodenum).
3. Dye Injection & X-ray Imaging: A contrast dye is injected into the bile and pancreatic ducts, and X-rays are taken to detect abnormalities.
4. Treatment (if needed):
a. Stone removal (if gallstones are present)
b. Stent placement (to open blocked ducts)
c. Tissue biopsy (if cancer is suspected)
5. End of Procedure: The endoscope is removed, and you will be monitored for a short period.

Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is a procedure that uses an endoscope and X-rays to diagnose and treat problems in the liver, gallbladder, pancreas, and bile ducts. 

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