ERCP
Alternate Names : Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography, Papillotomy, Endoscopic sphincterotomy
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Endoscopic retrograde cholangio pancreatography (ERCP) - series
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Normal anatomy
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Indication
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Procedure, part 1
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Procedure, part 2
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Procedure, part 3
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Endoscopic retrograde cholangio pancreatography (ERCP) - series Procedure, part 3
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If a tumor is present and constricting the bile duct, a plastic or metal stent can be placed into the bile duct, thus holding it open, and allowing bile to pass through.
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