Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopa Pancreatogram (ERCP)
Overview
Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatogra (ERCP) enables physicians to examine the pancreatic and bile ducts. An endoscope is put through the mouth and gently moved down the throat into the stomach and the first part of the small intestine (duodenum). The small opening in the duodenum is identified, and a plastic tube is passed through the endoscope and into this opening. Dye is injected and X-rays are taken to study the ducts of the pancreas and liver.