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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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ERCP with sphinterotomy what is the complication?
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What are the normal results of endorectal ultrasound?
Normal results after an endorectal ultrasound are normal, healthy tissues
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 are normal results for the antinuclear antibody test?
Normal results will be negative, showing no antinuclear antibodies.
What does the medical abbreviation ERCP mean?
Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography
What is the cpt code for ERCP with removal of bile duct stones?
43264
What are normal results from hemoperfusion?
Normal results include satisfactory clearance of the toxic substance or waste products from the patient's blood.
What are the normal results of septoplasty?
Normal results include improved breathing and airflow through the nostrils, and an acceptable outward shape of the nose.
What are normal results for a colpotomy?
Colpotomy results are considered normal when the incision performed allows the surgeon to meet the goal of the overall surgical protocol.
What are normal results of a percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography?
Normal results of a percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography are dye evenly distributed throughout the bile ducts.
What are the normal results of alkaline phosphatase testing?
Normal results vary by age and by sex. They also vary based on the laboratory and the method used.
