ERCP

ERCP, which stands for Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography, is a procedure used by doctors to diagnose and treat problems in the liver, gallbladder, bile ducts, and pancreas. During an ERCP, a flexible tube with a tiny camera at the end, called an endoscope, is gently inserted through the mouth, down the throat, and into the stomach and small intestine. This allows the doctor to see images of these organs on a screen and identify any issues such as gallstones, blockages, or inflammation. Additionally, if any problems are found, the doctor can perform treatments like removing gallstones or widening narrowed ducts using special instruments passed through the endoscope.

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