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After mrcp, my doctor said we should not do an ercp, because my ducts are extremely small & it's to risky. if i have sphincter of oddi, what now?

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Problem: If you have sod, ERCP very risky. Most will not do it on you.

Answered 6/10/2014

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Just one doubt: During the ERCP to remove stones from bile ducts, does the doctor also get to see the normality or abnormality of the liver?

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How do doctors know if a stone is lodged in the common bile duct and/or the pancreatic ducts? Is ercp the only way to know for sure?

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Age 19.mrcp shows pancreatic duct head body tail dilated,abrupt cut in head region,branches & tail narrowing,duct 6mm.DOC on this site said hve cancer?

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I've been told by doctor that I can return home the same day after my ERCP (to remove a stone from bile duct) provided there are no complications. My GB has been already removed. Is it possible to get ERCP and return home the same day?

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Does an ERCP procedure allow the doctor to see and examine a patient's liver besides other areas like the GB, common bile duct, pancreas etc?

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