Understanding ERCP

Animation - Understanding ERCP

This animation describes Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), which is an endoscopic procedure used to examine and treat a specific finding within either the pancreatic duct or biliary tree (bile duct). This procedure helps your doctor make critical decisions concerning your health.

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Animation - Understanding ERCP

Slide Show - Understanding ERCP

Expert Videos

1. What is endoscopy?

2. What is ERCP?

3. When is ERCP used?

4. How should patients prepare for an ERCP?

5. What follow-up care is required after an ERCP?

6. How is an ERCP performed?

7. What are the risks of ERCP?

8. What are the benefits of ERCP?

Other Sections in this Module:

Understanding EUS-FNA

Other Modules:

Understanding Pancreatitis

Management of Pancreatitis

Pancreatic Cancer

Nutrition and PERT

Nutrition and Chronic Pancreatitis

Pancreatic Surgery

Pancreatitis in Kids and Teens

Familial Chylomicronemia Syndrome

Caring for Caregivers

This educational activity has been developed by: The National Pancreas Foundation and Mechanisms in Medicine Inc.

This educational activity is supported by: AbbVie, Akcea Therapeutics, Boston Scientific, Celgene, Ethicon, and Incyte.

This website is part of the Animated Patient™ series developed by Mechanisms in Medicine Inc., to provide highly visual formats of learning for patients to improve their understanding, make informed decisions, and partner with their healthcare professionals for optimal outcomes.