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What are some possible complications of ercp?

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Dr. Arthur Heller answered

Specializes in Gastroenterology

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.

Answered 7/5/2012

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Dr. Jonathan Ricker answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology

See below: 1.) post ERCP pancreatitis (7%) 2.) bleeding 3.) cholangitis 4.) perforation 5.) death (rare).

Answered 6/10/2014

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