Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is a medical technique that is used primarily to investigate and treat pathologies involving the biliary tree and pancreatic ducts. Image Credit: ...

Although endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is a well-established technique for both the diagnosis and treatment of biliary and pancreatic disorders in adults, indications for some ...

In patients with malignant distal biliary obstruction, endoscopic ultrasound-guided choledochoduodenostomy (EUS-CDS) reduced the rate of postprocedural pancreatitis compared with endoscopic retrograde ...

Endoscopic ultrasound procedure (EUS) is a minimally-invasive procedure using an endoscope with an ultrasound camera at the tip of it to evaluate the layers of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. With ...

Effective reprocessing of endoscopes that are used in endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) procedures requires continued vigilance to prevent dangerous infections, according to a US ...

Lawrence Muscarella, a medical safety expert and president of LFM Healthcare Solutions in Montgomeryville, Montgomery County, offers the following advice for patients who may be scheduled for a ...

Biliary obstruction involves blockage of any duct that carries bile from the liver to the gallbladder or from the gallbladder to the small intestine. It may have benign or malignant causes, and can ...

Uncontrolled and abnormal growth of cells in the pancreas can lead to pancreatic cancer. Healthcare professionals may use endoscopies to help diagnose pancreatic cancer. According to the American ...

PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--EndoSound, a pioneer in endoscopic ultrasound technology (EUS), and AdaptivEndo, a leader in single-use endoscopy solutions, are proud to announce their letter of ...

ERCP is the acronym for endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography. It is a medical technique that employs a combination of fluoroscopy and endoscopy to diagnose and treat disorders affecting the ...