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What would an ercp show that in ultrasound hida scan and blood work would not? all my tests came back normal still having gallbladder attack symptoms

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Dr. Addagada Rao answered

Why unexplained pain: ERCP a low risk procedure is needed some times to give additional information , like presence of stones in the bile and panceratic ducts , its architecture , abnormal location of its opening ( like pancreatic divisim ) Speak to your doctor about risks VS benefits.

Dr Hammerstead agreed

Answered 8/1/2020

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A member asked:

What would an ercp show that in ultrasound hida scan and blood work would not? all my tests came back normal still having gallbladder attack symptoms

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Addagada Rao answered

Dr Hammerstead agreed

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