For Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (Ercp) we have terms and definitions in 4 topics. The topics are Emergency Health Care, Endocrinology, Health and Liver, Biliary and Pancreatic Di.

Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (Ercp) (Emergency Health Care)

An x-ray procedure to look into the bile and pancreatic ducts; an endoscope is inserted through the mouth into the duodenum and bile ducts.

Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (Ercp) (Endocrinology)

This procedure involves inserting an endoscope (viewing tube) through the stomach and into the small intestine. A special dye injected during this procedures shows the ducts in the biliary system.

Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (Ercp) (Health)

A procedure that allows the physician to diagnose and treat problems in the liver, gallbladder, bile ducts, and pancreas. The procedure combines x-ray and the use of an endoscope - a long, flexible, lighted tube. The scope is guided through the patient's mouth and throat, then through the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum. The physician can examine the inside of these organs and detect any abnormalities. A tube is then passed through the scope, and a dye is injected which will allow the internal organs to appear on an x-ray.

Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (Ercp) (Liver, Biliary and Pancreatic Di)

A procedure that allows the physician to diagnose and treat problems in the liver, gallbladder, bile ducts, and pancreas. The procedure combines x-ray and the use of an endoscope - a long, flexible, lighted tube. The scope is guided through the patient's mouth and throat, then through the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum. The physician can examine the inside of these organs and detect any abnormalities. A tube is then passed through the scope, and a dye is injected which will allow the internal organs to appear on an x-ray.

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