What is Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography
What exactly is Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography? Our medical encyclopedia can get you started in your journey to learn more about this procedure. Continue your research by choosing one of the procedure sections to the left.
Alternate Names for Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography:
ERCP
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Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography Definition
Alternate Names for Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography:
ERCP
Definition
Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is used to treat and diagnose problems in the liver, gallbladder, bile ducts, and pancreas. ERCP uses a combination of endoscopy and x-rays. An endoscopy is the use of a special scope with a camera to view your throat, stomach, and upper intestine.
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