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ERCP

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Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is a procedure performed under sedation where a side-viewing endoscope is introduced into the duodenum via the mouth. A cannula is passed into the biliary and pancreatic ducts.

The introduction of radio-opaque contrast through the cannula permits the visualisation of the biliary and pancreatic ductal systems by radiography.

Therapeutic procedures such as sphincterotomy and gallstone removal are possible.

Reference

  1. Buyukasik K, Toros AB, Bektas H, Ari A, Deniz MM. Diagnostic and therapeutic value of ERCP in acute cholangitis. ISRN Gastroenterol. 2013;2013:191729

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