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Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) Diagnostic technique used to obtain a biopsy. Also a surgical method of relieving biliary obstruction caused by a tumor. Mentioned in: Pancreatic Cancer, Exocrine endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), an endoscopic test that provides radiographic visualization of the bile and pancreatic ducts. A flexible fiberoptic duodenoscope is placed into the common bile duct. A radiopaque substance is instilled directly into the duct, and serial x-ray films are taken. It is useful in identifying partial or total obstruction of these ducts, as well as stones, benign strictures, cysts, ampullary stenosis, anatomic variations, and malignant tumors. See also cholangiography. ERCP How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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A bile culture obtained during ERCP stent replacement identified Candida albicans and oxacillin-resistant S. PENTAX's imaging capabilities, endoscopes and ERCP 'baby scopes' help us provide state-of-the-art patient care, allowing us to literally 'go where no man has gone before' in the areas of clinical care and research," commented Dr. IU Hospital is the national leader in performing ERCP (endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography) procedures and the Ultimax system provides clinicians an unprecedented level of clinical flexibility due to its efficiency and advanced ergonomic design. |
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