ERCP Procedure - Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography

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ERCP Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatogr
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What is ERCP?

• ERCP (Endoscopic retrograde
  cholangiopancreatography) is a procedure that
  uses a combination of X-rays and an endoscope to
  diagnose and treat abnormalities in the pancreas,
  bile ducts, gallbladder and liver.
• ERCP procedure is performed by the
  Gastroenterologist (doctors who specialize in
  gastrointestinal disorders). 

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Why do Gastroenterologist uses ERCP Procedure?

• Gastroenterologist uses ERCP to
• diagnose and treat problems that affects
• Bile ducts, including cancer, stones and
  strictures.
• Gallbladder, including gallstones and cholecystiti
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• (inflamed gallbladder).
• Pancreas, including pancreatitis (inflamed,
  swollen pancreas), pancreatic cancer and pancreati
  c cysts and pseudocysts.

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What to Expect before the ERCP Procedure

• Before the ERCP procedure you doctor may ask you
  to take certain step to follow, that may
  includes
• Dont eat, drink or smoke for at least six hours
  before the procedure.
• You need to inform if you have any allergies,
  specially allergic reactions to intravenous (IV)
  contrast dyes
• You need to inform the doctors about your ongoing
  medications supplement
• Inform your doctors if you are pregnant
• Stop using blood-thinning medications, such as
  aspirin and warfarin.

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What to Expect after the ERCP Procedure

• Since this procedure requires the insertion
  of endoscope through throat to esophagus and
  stomach to reach the upper part of the small
  intestine (duodenum) to diagnose the affected
  organs, because of the procedure you may come
  across following uneasiness
• It may irritate the throat after the procedure,
  which may require you to eat soft foods for few
  days
• You may experience bloating and nausea

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