Monday, June 04, 2012

ERCP

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Alternative Names

Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography; Papillotomy; Endoscopic sphincterotomy


What the risks are

Reactions to the anesthesia, dye, or drug used during this procedure may include

  • Blurred vision
  • Breathing problems
  • Dry mouth
  • Feeling of burning or flushing
  • Hives
  • Low blood pressure or slow heart rate
  • Nausea
  • Throat spasm
  • Urine retention

Risks related to the procedure include:

  • Bleeding
  • Perforation (hole) of the bowel
  • Inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis), which can be very serious

Long-term complications include:

  • Return of stones
  • Abscess

Review Date: 07/06/2009
Reviewed By: Reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc. Also reviewed by George F Longstreth, MD, Department of Gastroenterology, Kaiser Permanente Medical Care Program San Diego, California.

A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)