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ERCP - Results

Alternative Names

Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography

Normal Values:

The x-ray will show normal structures for the age of the patient.

What abnormal results mean:

Abnormal results may indicate stones or narrowing of the ducts, presence of tumors, cancer, cirrhosis (severe liver disease), and cysts (abnormal cavity filled with fluid or half-solid substances).

Additional conditions under which the test may be performed:

ERCP

Gallbladder endoscopy

Endoscopic retrograde cholangio pancreatography (ERCP) - series

Reviewed last on: 3/8/2008
Christian Stone, MD, Division of Gastroenterology, Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

References

Pasricha PJ. Gastrointestinal endoscopy. In: Goldman L, Ausiello D, eds. Cecil Medicine. 23rd ed. Philadelphia, PA: Saunders Elsevier; 2008:chap 136.

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