Category: MRCP / ERCP

An ERCP is a medical procedure that diagnoses and treats problems in the bile ducts and pancreatic ducts. Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) uses a flexible scope and X-ray imaging to find and remove blockages. This procedure combines endoscopy and fluoroscopy. Endoscopy uses a thin tube with a camera. Fluoroscopy uses X-ray guidance. Together, they allow...

Magnetic Resonance Cholangiopancreatography (MRCP) is a non-invasive imaging test that uses magnetic fields to create clear pictures of the liver, gallbladder, bile ducts, and pancreatic ducts. Doctors use it to check for blockages, stones, tumors, and swelling in these areas. It does not use radiation. It does not require surgery. It gives detailed images using...