Ercp Anatomy

Endoscopic retrograde cholangio pancreatography ercp is a diagnostic test to examine. It combines x ray and the use of an endoscopea long flexible lighted tube.

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Ercp anatomy. Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography ercp is a procedure that combines upper gastrointestinal gi endoscopy and x rays to treat problems of the bile and pancreatic ducts. Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography ercp is a technique that uses a combination of luminal endoscopy and fluoroscopic imaging to diagnose and treat conditions associated with the pancreatobiliary system. Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography or ercp is a procedure to diagnose and treat problems in the liver gallbladder bile ducts and pancreas.

A technique utilizing endoscopy and fluoroscopy to diagnose and treat certain problems of the biliary or pancreatic ductal system. Performing endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography ercp in patients with roux en y anatomy poses a major challenge to gastrointestinal endoscopists. Go to slide 1 out of 5.

Go to slide 2 out of 5. Ercp anatomy procedure and the role of the radiographer. Endoscopic retrograde cholangio pancreatography ercp seriesnormal anatomy.

In the era of the obesity epidemic this situation is encountered with increasing frequency due to the popularity of roux en y gastric bypass rygb surgery figure 1 and the high prevalence of gallstone disease in these patients 1 3. Go to slide 5 out of 5. Go to slide 3 out of 5.

The duodenum the first portion of the small intestine the papilla of vater a small nipple like structure with openings leading to the bile ducts and the pancreatic duct the bile ducts and.

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