Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
Description
A procedure, involving a catheter in the intestinal tract, that is used to diagnose and treat a variety of gastrointestinal conditions like gallstones and pancreatitis. The catheter is placed through a special tube with a camera (endoscope) that is placed through the patient's mouth and passed through the esophagus and stomach into the small intestine (duodenum).
Cost
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Common Complications
Inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis) occurs in 10% of the cases, and severe pancreatitis in 1%. Severe pancreatitis can be serious and even life threatening. Damage to esophagus, stomach or small intestine (duodenum) can also occur but is rare.
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