Guide To Diagnosing, Treating, And Preventing Gallstones

Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography

Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is another imaging test that can help diagnose problems with the gallbladder, liver, bile ducts, or pancreas. Of course, this includes gallstones. This imaging test uses x-ray imaging and an endoscope. An endoscope, for reference, is a flexible tube with a light. The doctor or technician will guide the endoscope through the patient's mouth and throat. They will guide it down the patient's esophagus, stomach, and into their small intestine. At this point, the doctor will inject a special dye, which is what will highlight the patient's organs for the x-ray image.

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