Guide To Treating And Preventing Acute Cholecystitis

Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography

An acute cholecystitis patient may need to undergo a procedure referred to as endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography as part of their treatment plan. Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography is a procedure that uses both x-rays and an endoscope to extract or remove any blockages in the opening of a patient's gallbladder. An endoscope is a long, thin, flexible tube equipped with a camera and light on the end and has the capacity for the use of certain small instruments. Once the endoscope is in place in the bile duct, a certain dye is injected to give the surgeon a visual of where the blockage is located and its severity. The contrast dye highlights the flow of fluid in the body when looking at it through an x-ray. Small instruments are then used to break up the stone and remove the fragments from the gallbladder opening. The removal of the stones or obstruction in combination with antibiotics can treat acute cholecystitis.

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