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 ...

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

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 ...

Acute pancreatitis is the most feared complication of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) because it has the greatest potential for causing prolonged hospitalization, major morbidity ...

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

Although endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is a well-established technique for both the diagnosis and treatment of biliary and pancreatic disorders in adults, indications for some ...

Sphincter of Oddi dysfunction (SOD) has a high risk of post-ERCP pancreatitis. Cholangitis, colicky pain, and jaundice from cholestasis also occur after ERCP. However, these post-ERCP biliary ...

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 ...

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 ...