{"id":2018,"date":"2026-01-03T09:56:20","date_gmt":"2026-01-03T09:56:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sarkarhospital.in\/?page_id=2018"},"modified":"2026-01-03T10:45:53","modified_gmt":"2026-01-03T10:45:53","slug":"ercp","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sarkarhospital.in\/?page_id=2018","title":{"rendered":"ERCP"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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ERCP (ENDOSCOPIC RETROGRADE CHOLANGIOPANCREATOGRAPHY)<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography) is a specialised diagnostic and therapeutic procedure used to examine and treat problems of the bile ducts, gallbladder, liver, and pancreas<\/strong>.<\/p>

During an ERCP, a thin flexible tube with a tiny camera (endoscope) is passed through the mouth, throat, stomach, and into the small intestine<\/strong>, allowing doctors to access the bile and pancreatic ducts. A contrast dye is injected, and X-ray imaging helps identify blockages, leaks, or abnormalities. In many cases, treatment can be done during the same procedure.<\/p>

At Sarkar Hospital, Agra<\/strong>, ERCP is performed by experienced gastroenterologists using advanced endoscopy and imaging technology for safe and accurate results.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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What is ERCP?<\/strong><\/h3>

ERCP combines:<\/p>

  • Endoscopy<\/strong> \u2013 to directly view the digestive tract<\/p><\/li>

  • Fluoroscopy (real-time X-ray imaging)<\/strong> \u2013 to visualise bile and pancreatic ducts<\/p><\/li><\/ul>

    This allows doctors to both diagnose and treat<\/strong> conditions affecting the biliary and pancreatic systems in a minimally invasive way.<\/p>

    Why is ERCP Done?<\/h3>

    Your doctor may recommend ERCP if you have symptoms suggesting a biliary or pancreatic problem, such as:<\/p>

    • Persistent or unexplained upper abdominal pain<\/strong><\/p><\/li>

    • Jaundice<\/strong> (yellowing of skin or eyes)<\/p><\/li>

    • Dark urine or pale stools<\/p><\/li>

    • Fever with abdominal pain<\/p><\/li>

    • Suspected bile duct blockage<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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      Conditions Diagnosed or Treated with ERCP<\/strong><\/h4>

      ERCP helps identify and manage:<\/p>

      • Gallstones in the bile duct<\/strong><\/p><\/li>

      • Biliary strictures<\/strong> (narrowing due to scarring)<\/p><\/li>

      • Cholangitis<\/strong> (infection of bile ducts)<\/p><\/li>

      • Gallstone pancreatitis<\/strong><\/p><\/li>

      • Tumors or cancers<\/strong> of bile or pancreatic ducts<\/p><\/li>

      • Bile duct leaks or injuries<\/strong><\/p><\/li>

      • Pancreatic duct abnormalities<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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        Who Performs ERCP?<\/strong><\/h4>

        ERCP is performed by a gastroenterologist<\/strong>, a specialist trained in digestive system disorders and advanced endoscopic procedures.<\/p>

        At Sarkar Hospital, ERCP is conducted by skilled specialists with extensive experience in therapeutic endoscopy<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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        How Does ERCP Work?<\/strong><\/h4>

        ERCP combines endoscopy with fluoroscopy:<\/p>

        • A contrast dye is injected into the bile and pancreatic ducts<\/p><\/li>

        • X-ray images track the flow of dye<\/p><\/li>

        • This helps detect blockages, leaks, swelling, or narrowing<\/p><\/li>

        • Special tools passed through the endoscope allow immediate treatment<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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          How to Prepare for ERCP?<\/strong><\/h4>

          Before the procedure, patients are advised to:<\/p>

          • Avoid eating, drinking, smoking, or chewing gum for 8 hours<\/strong><\/p><\/li>

          • Inform the doctor about existing medical conditions<\/p><\/li>

          • Discuss current medications, especially blood thinners<\/strong><\/p><\/li>

          • Inform about any allergy to contrast dye or anesthesia<\/strong><\/p><\/li>

          • Arrange a driver to take you home<\/strong>, as sedation effects last up to 24 hours<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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            ERCP Procedure \u2013 Step by Step<\/strong><\/h4>

            1. Patient admission and IV sedation<\/p><\/li>

            2. Throat numbing spray (if required)<\/p><\/li>

            3. Endoscope passed through mouth to small intestine<\/p><\/li>

            4. Identification of bile and pancreatic duct opening<\/p><\/li>

            5. Injection of contrast dye<\/p><\/li>

            6. Real-time X-ray imaging (fluoroscopy)<\/p><\/li>

            7. Diagnosis and treatment during the same session, if needed<\/p><\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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              Treatments Performed During ERCP<\/strong><\/h4>

              If a problem is found, the doctor may:<\/p>

              • Remove or break gallstones<\/strong><\/p><\/li>

              • Place a stent<\/strong> to keep a duct open<\/p><\/li>

              • Widen narrowed ducts (dilation)<\/p><\/li>

              • Repair bile duct leaks<\/p><\/li>

              • Remove tissue or take biopsy<\/strong><\/p><\/li>

              • Perform sphincterotomy<\/strong> (small cut to open the duct opening)<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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                After the ERCP Procedure<\/strong><\/h5>

                • Observation for 1\u20132 hours until sedation wears off<\/p><\/li>

                • Discharge on the same day<\/p><\/li>

                • Mild symptoms may include:<\/p>

                  • Sore throat<\/p><\/li>

                  • Bloating or gas<\/p><\/li>

                  • Nausea<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li>

                  • Most symptoms resolve within 1\u20132 days<\/strong><\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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                    Risks and Complications<\/strong><\/h5>

                    ERCP is generally safe, though complications occur in 5\u201310% of cases<\/strong>, including:<\/p>

                    • Pancreatitis (inflammation of pancreas)<\/p><\/li>

                    • Infection of bile ducts<\/p><\/li>

                    • Bleeding or injury to GI tract<\/p><\/li>

                    • Allergic reaction to contrast dye<\/p><\/li>

                    • Reaction to sedation or anesthesia<\/p><\/li><\/ul>

                      Special precautions are taken for pregnant patients<\/strong> to minimise radiation exposure.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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