ERCP

Retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) involves inserting an endoscope into the descending section of the duodenum and finding the duodenal papilla, inserting the contrast tube through the endoscopic biopsy hole to the opening of the nipple, injecting a contrast agent, and making the pancreatic duct X Radiography, bile bacteriology and cytology, biliary pressure and papillary sphincter function tests, etc. In addition, it can be used for papillary sphincterotomy, choledocholithotomy, bile pancreatic duct stent drainage, nasal bile duct drainage And biliary tapeworm removal. Mainly in diseases such as lower bile duct stones, pancreatic duct stones, biliary tract tumors, acute biliary pancreatitis, and biliary ascariasis. Compared with traditional surgical procedures, it has the advantages of less trauma, faster recovery, and lower costs. An important means of disease treatment.

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