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MRCP or ERCP

MRCP or ERCP

Thank you for the quick response regarding gallbladder removal and bile duct stones.

Can you recomend the best clinics for my procedures? Money is not an issue. I would prefer any clinic in Europe as I live in Armenia, it is closer to me
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The MRCP is an imaging study, while the ERCP is a procedure requiring an endoscopy.

The MRCP is less invasive, but if a stone is present, it cannot remove it.  It will require an ERCP.  

The ERCP is a more invasive study, and can have complications like acute pancreatitis.

The decision of which test to obtain should be made by your personal physician.

This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.

Kevin Pho, M.D.

KevinMD.com
Twitter.com/kevinmd
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