Overall mortality was low (n = 7), and the frequency of various complications varied by the type of procedure used to clear stones from the biliary tract. With respect to avoiding postoperative ...

An endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is a procedure that lets a doctor diagnose and treat problems with your bile and pancreatic ducts. The ERCP procedure uses a combination of ...

ERCP involves an endoscope and X-ray to create images of your ducts. It’s a gold-standard method for diagnosing bile and pancreatic issues. However, it’s invasive and associated with various ...

The investigators conducted a randomized trial to compare a single-stage "rendezvous" operative approach for patients with proven stone-related biliary tract disease (n = 50) with the conventional ...

ERCP is the acronym for endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography. It is a medical technique that employs a combination of fluoroscopy and endoscopy to diagnose and treat disorders affecting the ...

Preliminary research suggests that rectally administered nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs may reduce the incidence of pancreatitis after endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP). A ...

Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) procedures help diagnose and treat pancreatic or bile duct blockages. ERCP combines the benefits of gastrointestinal endoscopy and X-rays.