Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
HAYES, Inc.
Record ID 32004000406
English
Authors' objectives:
Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is intended for the radiological and pathological diagnosis of pancreatobiliary disease and as a minimally invasive alternative to open surgery for the treatment of gallstone disease, pancreatitis, biliary obstructions, pancreatobiliary cancers, and unexplained abdominal pain related to sphincter of Oddi dysfunction (SOD). ERCP involves the insertion of a thin catheter under endoscopic and fluoroscopic guidance through the mouth, stomach, and duodenum and into the opening of the bile and pancreatic ducts.
Authors' methods:
Review
Details
Project Status:
Completed
URL for project:
http://www.hayesinc.com/
Year Published:
2003
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
United States
MeSH Terms
- Biliary Tract Diseases
- Cholangiopancreatography, Endoscopic Retrograde
- Pancreatic Diseases
Contact
Organisation Name:
HAYES, Inc.
Contact Address:
157 S. Broad Street, Suite 200, Lansdale, PA 19446, USA. Tel: 215 855 0615; Fax: 215 855 5218
Contact Name:
saleinfo@hayesinc.com
Contact Email:
saleinfo@hayesinc.com
Copyright:
HAYES, Inc.
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