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'''Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography''' (ERCP) is an examination which combines [[upper endoscopy]] and [[fluoroscopy]] to visualise and treat pathology of the biliary tree and pancreatic ducts. It only rarely causes complications, but potential complications | '''Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography''' (ERCP) is an examination which combines [[upper endoscopy]] and [[fluoroscopy]] to visualise and treat pathology of the biliary tree and pancreatic ducts. It only rarely causes complications, but potential complications can be severe, so ERCP is mostly used for treatment of pathology rather than for diagnosis, as [[MRCP]] is usually sufficient for diagnosis. | ||
ERCP allows for removal of any obstructing pathology, dilating and stenting strictures, and opening the sphincter of Oddi. | ERCP allows for removal of any obstructing pathology, dilating and stenting strictures, and opening the sphincter of Oddi. | ||
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<noinclude>[[Category:Gastrointestinal surgery]] | <noinclude>[[Category:Gastrointestinal surgery]] | ||
[[Category:Gastroenterology]]</noinclude> | [[Category:Gastroenterology]] | ||
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