have systemic sepsis at the time of ERCP, or are deemed to have inadequate biliary drainage after the procedure. Statistically significant improvements in outcome will, however, be difficult to ...

HIUS is performed by passing an ultrasound probe over a guidewire into the bile duct during ERCP. Several HIUS treatments are applied throughout the length of the stricture, after which one or two ...

It began with an intermittent pain under my right rib.  It was 2021 and I was 48, too busy living life to take this unusual ...

ERCP combines the use of x-rays and an endoscope, which is a long, flexible, lighted tube. Through the endoscope, the physician can see the inside of the stomach and duodenum and inject dyes into the ...

Efficacy and safety of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) vs percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage (PTBD) for cholangiocarcinoma biliary obstruction: An updated systematic ...

ERCP involves upper endoscopy with a specialized endoscope through the mouth, dye injection into the common bile duct, and possible dilation or stent placement for severe strictures. Brushing and/or ...

Efficacy and safety of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) vs percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage (PTBD) for cholangiocarcinoma biliary obstruction: An updated systematic ...

The growth of the endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) market is primarily driven by the rising incidence of pancreatic and biliary diseases, such as gallstones, pancreatitis ...