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what is an ercp like?

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ERCP: An endoscope is inserted from your mouth and is involved with direct visulization of coomon bile duct, sphincter of oddi and pancreatic duct.

Question 2

what is an ercp procedure?

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What is an ERCP?: Ercp=endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography. This is an endoscopic test by which a small catheter is inserted into the papilla (opening of pancreatic & bile ducts) from the duodenum, thru which radiographic dye is injected. X-rays are taken to image the bile & pancreatic ducts. The technique permits stone extraction, sphincter enlargement, stent placement, more.

Question 3

what preparation is required for ercp?

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ERCP: My god, yes. There is ine GI in the area that does them with few indications.  Complications are bleeding, pancreatitis, infection, perforation and death.

Question 4

what can i expect after ercp?

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Quick Recovery: Most patients experience only a small amount of pain and bloating in the immediate recovery period. The procedure is generally tolerated very well. Some people with have a sore throat, nausea or vomiting and a very small number will develop pancreatitis as a result of the procedure, but this complication is relatively unlikely.

Question 5

what is the procedure known as ercp?

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ERCP: Endoscopic retrograde cholangio-pancreatography.

Question 6

are there any known complications from ercp?

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Yes: The most common complication associated with endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is the development of pancreatitis after the procedure. This complication occurs in about 5% of people who undergo the procedure. Other complications include damage to the intestines, bleeding, and problems with the contrast dye or anesthesia used.

Question 7

what are some possible complications of ercp?

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Several potential: The main ones are related to sedation risk, bleeding, infection, perforation, pancreatitis.  Risks can vary with experience of the operator, and complexity of the case.

Question 8

what is the definition or description of: ercp?

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Endocscopy procedure: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography.

Question 9

what are the possible reasons for performing ercp?

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Reasons for ERCP: Possibilities: jaundice with the suggestion of blockage in the bile system, many other sources of pancreatic or biliary disease - eg gallstones in duct, pancreatic cancer, chronic pancreatitis, pseudocyst formation, evaluation of the sphincter between intestine and bile or pancreaitc ducts...
In general, this invasive test with real possible side-effects, should only be done for a sound reason.

Question 10

i am having an ercp procedure in the next few days. what should i expect?

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Sedation: If you are sedated appropriately, the procedure should be comfortable and you will likely not remember it. You should feel 100% comfortable knowing the risk and benefits of undergoing this procedure before having it done. Talk to your GI specialist if you have any questions before the procedure.

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