Dr Chandan Kumar Yadav

ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography) is an advanced endoscopic procedure used to diagnose and treat certain conditions affecting the bile ducts and pancreatic ducts. These ducts carry bile and digestive fluids into the small intestine. When they become blocked, narrowed, or damaged, they may cause symptoms such as abdominal pain, jaundice, and digestive problems. ERCP allows a trained specialist to examine these ducts using an endoscope and X-ray imaging. It can also help treat certain problems, including removing bile duct stones and placing a stent to improve drainage. Understanding when ERCP is needed, how it is performed, and what recovery involves can help patients prepare for their consultation. What Is ERCP? Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography, commonly known as ERCP, combines upper gastrointestinal endoscopy with X-ray imaging. During the procedure, a doctor guides a thin, flexible tube with a camera through the mouth into the small intestine. The d...