An endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is a procedure that lets a doctor diagnose and treat problems with your bile and pancreatic ducts. The ERCP procedure uses a combination of ...

This Journal feature begins with a case vignette that includes a therapeutic recommendation. A discussion of the clinical problem and the mechanism of benefit of this form of therapy follows. Major ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Acute pancreatitis occurred in 34.7% of patients who underwent ERCP with minor papillotomy and 43.8% of those ...

ERCP involves an endoscope and X-ray to create images of your ducts. It’s a gold-standard method for diagnosing bile and pancreatic issues. However, it’s invasive and associated with various ...

J Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2008;23(3):344-347. There have been several efforts to develop an effective preventive strategy that will eliminate or reduce the risk or severity of post-ERCP pancreatitis.

ERCP is the acronym for endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography. It is a medical technique that employs a combination of fluoroscopy and endoscopy to diagnose and treat disorders affecting the ...

Preliminary research suggests that rectally administered nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs may reduce the incidence of pancreatitis after endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP). A ...

Aggressive periprocedural hydration did not reduce the incidence of post-endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) pancreatitis in patients with moderate to high risk of developing this ...

Endoscopy is a nonsurgical procedure that can be used to examine your digestive tract. Using an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera attached to it, your doctor can view pictures of your ...

Your doctor uses a long flexible tube with a small camera and light at the end, called an endoscope. It's also sometimes called a duodenoscope. They pass this tube through your mouth, throat, stomach ...

Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) procedures help diagnose and treat pancreatic or bile duct blockages. ERCP combines the benefits of gastrointestinal endoscopy and X-rays.