Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is a technique that uses images from a dedicated camera and X-ray to view the bile and pancreatic ducts (figure 1).

ERCP helps providers identify and diagnose conditions related to your ducts, like gallstones, tumors and strictures. Through the endoscope, they can also treat them during the procedure. …

Jul 30, 2018 · The role of the nurse during ERCP involves not only the care during and after the procedure, but also involves informing the patient about the preparations he should make and …

Endoscopic retrograde cholangio-pancreatography (ERCP) is one of the more technically challenging procedures for an endoscopy nurse. It is a procedure that allows physician to …

Description Endoscopic technique for radiologic visualization of the biliary and/or pancreatic ducts. Figure 21: Anatomy of liver, biliary, pancreatic ductal systems

Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is an advanced endoscopic procedure in which a specialized side-viewing upper endoscope is guided into the duodenum, allowing …

It was developed as an overview of techniques currently favored for the performance and training in endoscopic retro-grade cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) and to serve as a guide to …

Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) allows direct visualization of the pancreatic and biliary ducts with a flexible endoscope and, after injection of contrast material, …

May 20, 2003 · Endoscopic retrograde cholangio pancreatography (ERCP) allows a detailed examination of the bile ducts, the pancreatic duct and the gallbladder using a combination of …

Discuss ERCP overview in terms of principles, indications, anatomy and physiology of organ/ structures involved, radiation safety, endoscope and medications used.