What Is ERCP ?
Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is a test that uses a combination of X-rays and an endoscope. Gastroenterologists (doctors who specialize in gastrointestinal disorders) use ERCP to examine and treat problems that affect the liver, pancreas, gallbladder and bile ducts.
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.We offer affordable price for ERCP treatment in hanamkonda
How is ERCP performed?
ERCP is usually an outpatient procedure, which means you go home the same day. The procedure can take one to two hours. You’ll receive IV anesthesia (medicine to calm you). You’ll be awake for the procedure, but you probably won't remember any of it. Someone will need to drive you home afterward. We provide the best ERCP treatment in hanamkonda
During a diagnostic ERCP, your doctor:
- Numbs your throat with an anesthetic spray.
- Inserts the endoscope into your mouth and guides it through the esophagus and stomach to reach the upper part of the small intestine (duodenum).
- Pumps air through the endoscope into the stomach and duodenum to make it easier to see organs.
- Slides a different tube, called a catheter, into the endoscope until it reaches the bile and pancreatic ducts.
- Injects a special dye through the catheter.
- Takes video gastrointestinal X-rays (fluoroscopy) as the dye travels through the ducts.
- Checks for signs of blockage or problems.
For treatment, your doctor may insert tiny instruments through the endoscope to:
- Break up and remove stones.
- Place stents to open blocked or narrowed ducts.
- Remove tumors or tissue samples to biopsy.
