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ERCP is an acronym for Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography. It is a procedure in which Endoscopy and X-rays are combined to allow your doctor to perform certain interventions. This allows your doctor to pass small sized tubes into your bile ducts and pancreatic ducts. Doctors use ERCP to treat problems of the bile and pancreatic ducts. Doctors also use ERCP to diagnose problems of the bile and pancreatic ducts if they expect to treat problems during the procedure. For diagnosis alone, doctors may use tests that do not enter your body, called noninvasive tests. ERCP full form in medical - Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography The purpose of ERCP procedure is to diagnose and treat abnormalities with the pancreas, bile ducts, gallbladder and liver. ERCP scope has a functionality of X-rays imaging called as fluoroscopy that is integrated within an endoscope, which is a long flexible tube having light on the front. The scope is guided through the esophageal, stomach, and the first section of the small intestine by a gastroenterologist. The ... ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography) During ERCP , healthcare providers use an endoscope and X-rays to observe injectable dye traveling through your pancreatic and bile ducts.
