ERCP exam: what it is for, how it is done, preparation and risks
Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is an exam that is used to diagnose and treat diseases of the bile ducts and pancreas, such as choledocholithiasis (stones in the bile ducts), cholangitis (infection of the bile ducts), pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas) and some tumors. Typically, the ERCP exam is done in the hospital due to the […]
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