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Q: What are the problems after ercp?
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If pregnant can have ercp done?

ERCP can be done while pregnant but should only be done if absolutely necessary for therapeutic reasons. Main risks include pancreatitis (which could be devastating for the fetus), radiation exposure for the fetus as well as the complications normally expected during ERCP (i.e from sedation, contrast etc.) There are usually better options than ERCP for diagnostic purposes such as MRCP or EUS.


What are possible complications of ERCP?

Complications associated with ERCP include excessive bleeding, infection, pancreatitis, cholangitis (inflammation of the bile ducts), cholecystitis (inflammation of the gallbladder), and injury to the intestine.


What does the medical abbreviation ERCP mean?

Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography


What is the cpt code for ERCP with removal of bile duct stones?

43264


What is the treatment for insufficient bile in stool?

Have an ERCP to make sure there is no blockage in your bile duct


Can a person drive after ERCP?

Patients will not be able to drive themselves because they undergo sedation during this test


How long before you can fly after ERCP to remove gallstones?

If your endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatogram (ERCP) was only a test, and no stents were placed, you should be able to fly within 24 hours. If a stent was placed, you should wait 2-3 days before travelling via air.


Where is the best site of eus ercp training center?

Endoscopy Asia. Dr Rathod is probably one of the best.


What is an ercp medical procedure?

This one's a mouthful. An ERCP (endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography) is a procedure that introduces substances backwards through the bile and pancreatic ducts via a colonoscopy to determine if there are any blockages in these ducts. The substances are radio-opaque so help visualize gallstones or narrowing of ducts under X-ray.


What are normal results of ERCP?

In more than 90% of patients, the placement of a biliary stent relieves the obstruction and allows the bile duct to drain properly.


What should I do before an ERCP?

The upper intestinal tract must be empty for the procedure, so patients should not eat or drink for at least six to 12 hours before the exam.