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In more than 90% of patients, the placement of a biliary stent relieves the obstruction and allows the bile duct to drain properly.

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If pregnant can have ercp done?

ERCP can be done while pregnant but should only be done if absolutely necessary for therapeutic reasons. Main risks include pancreatitis (which could be devastating for the fetus), radiation exposure for the fetus as well as the complications normally expected during ERCP (i.e from sedation, contrast etc.) There are usually better options than ERCP for diagnostic purposes such as MRCP or EUS.


What are possible complications of ERCP?

Complications associated with ERCP include excessive bleeding, infection, pancreatitis, cholangitis (inflammation of the bile ducts), cholecystitis (inflammation of the gallbladder), and injury to the intestine.


What does the medical abbreviation ERCP mean?

Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography


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What is the treatment for insufficient bile in stool?

Have an ERCP to make sure there is no blockage in your bile duct


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Colpotomy results are considered normal when the incision performed allows the surgeon to meet the goal of the overall surgical protocol.


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