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ERCP

ERCP

Gallbladder endoscopy

Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography; Papillotomy; Endoscopic sphincterotomy

Reactions to the anesthesia, dye, or drug used during this procedure may include

• Blurred vision
• Breathing problems
• Dry mouth
• Feeling of burning or flushing
• Hives
• Low blood pressure or slow heart rate
• Nausea
• Throat spasm
• Urine retention

Risks related to the procedure include:

• Bleeding
• Perforation (hole) of the bowel
• Inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis), which can be very serious

Long-term complications include:

• Return of stones
• Abscess

Review Date: 07/06/2009
Reviewed By: Reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc. Also reviewed by George F Longstreth, MD, Department of Gastroenterology, Kaiser Permanente Medical Care Program San Diego, California.

A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org).

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