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Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography(ERCP)
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- The ductal systems of the gallbladder, liver, and
pancreas are patent, with no evidence of obstruction from
stone, stricture, or
tumor
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- A fiberoptic endoscope is passed through the mouth,
esophagus, stomach, and into the duodenum.
- A small cannula is inserted into the ampulla of Vater
and into the common duct and pancreatic
duct
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- To investigate the cause of obstructive jaundice and/or
persistent abdominal pain associated with biliary or
pancreatic disorder
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- Uncooperative behavior
- Severe, acute pancreatitis
- Acute biliary obstruction
- Acute Myocardial Infarction
- Esophageal or gastric outlet obstruction
- Hepatitis B infection
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