E R C P
Endoscopic retrograde cholangio & pancreatography
This is a therapeutic procedure done Under X-ray control.
- Indications for ERCP :
*Dilated bile duct on sonography
*Stricture/ Stones in the CBD
*Obstructive jaundice of any Etiology
* Acute Gall stone Pancreatitis
* Periampullary Carcinoma
*Chronic pancreatitis with dilated MPD
*Pancreas Divisum
* Post Cholecystectomy Billiary Leak
* Pancreatic Ascitis
*Preparation
* Adequate Hydration
* Inj Vit K
* Fresh Liver function test
* Antibiotics
*Advantages of Endoscopy
* Simple & Safe
* Less invasive
* Minimum anaesthesia
* No cut/ scar on body
*Easy to tolerate
* Minimal Post operative complication