A procedure used to diagnose diseases of the gallbladder, biliary system, pancreas, and liver. The test looks "upstream" where digestive fluid comes from -- the liver, gallbladder, and pancreas -- to where it enters the intestines.
During ERCP, doctors use an endoscope and X-rays to view injectable dye as it travels through pancreatic and bile ducts. ERCP helps providers diagnose and treat gallstones, inflamed gallbladders, bile duct blockages, pancreatitis, pancreatic cancer and other conditions.
What to Expect
Screening
Diagnose conditions such as gastrointestinal disease, celiac disease, cancer, polyps, and more.
How to Prepare
At your office visit your physicians’ staff will provide you information regarding your preparation, advising you what medication you can take the days leading up to your procedure. You must have someone over 18 drive you to and from the procedure.
Recovery
You will spend about 2 to 4 hours at the facility you are scheduled, we advise you not to drive or make any important decisions the day of your procedure. You should be able to return to normal daily activities the day after your procedure.
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