Are there any known complications from ercp?

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.

Injury: An ERCP is a procedure with some possible complications. These include injury to the oral cavity, esophagus, stomach, duodenum or the biliary tract. These injurys could be small abrasions, some bleeding or a perforation. Also pancreatitis is a possible complication. Additionally, the sedation used can have complications with the respiratory system./.