What is ERCP ?
It is generally indicated in patients who present with
- Blockages in the passage of bile-ducts either due to stones or various tumours
- Narrowing of the bile duct or pancreatic ductal passage
- Leakage of bile or pancreatic juice from either of the ducts
- Infection or mass lesions within the bile or pancreatic ducts
- Jaundice due to obstruction of bile duct passage
Who needs to undergo an ERCP procedure ?
It is generally indicated in patients who present with
- Blockages in the passage of bile-ducts either due to stones or various tumors.
- Narrowing of the bile duct or pancreatic ductal passage.
- Leakage of bile or pancreatic juice from either of the ducts.
- Infection or mass lesions within the bile or pancreatic ducts.
- Jaundice due to obstruction of bile duct passage.
How is the procedure of ERCP done?
During an ERCP, the doctor uses a special narrow, flexible tube (endoscope) that has a video camera. While the child is asleep, the tube is placed through the child’s mouth into the upper digestive system. Contrast dye with X-rays allow the doctor to see stones, abnormal narrowing or blockages in the ducts.