ERCP

  How safe is the ercp procedure I am very scared. My Gastro Dr has
  told me some about it I have had a EGD he said it was similar. I have      
  have been having problems similar to gall bladder problems I guess pain under right rib area, stomach and back
   ever since my gallbladder surgery 6 mo ago
  I would appreciate any comments you could give me. Thank You  
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Dear sarah,
ERCP is an endoscopic procedure which involves placing a cannula (tube) in the opening of the pancreatic and/or bile duct, injecting dye into the duct and then taking X-rays to look for abnormalities e.g. bile ductstones.  ERCP has many of the am rsiks as other endoscopic tests: reaction to medication, viscus perforation, bleeding.  Unique to ERCP is the chance of developing pancreatitis, nflammation of the pancreas.  This complication occurs in less than 5% of patients undergoing ERCP.
This information is presented for educational purposes only.  ASk specific questions to your personal physician.
HFHSM.D.-rf
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