Cholangiopancreatography, Endoscopic Retrograde
Synonyms
Cholangiopancreatographies, Endoscopic Retrograde
ERCP
Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatographies
Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography
Retrograde Cholangiopancreatographies, Endoscopic
Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography, Endoscopic
Fiberoptic endoscopy designed for duodenal observation and cannulation of VATER'S AMPULLA, in order to visualize the pancreatic and biliary duct system by retrograde injection of contrast media. Endoscopic (Vater) papillotomy (SPHINCTEROTOMY, ENDOSCOPIC) may be performed during this procedure.
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