[New diagnostic systems--technics, efficiency and limitations. Cholangiography. a) ERCP].
1987
J Ariyama, and
M Suyama, and
K Ogawa, and
T Ikari, and
J Nagaiwa, and
D Fujii
UI
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D002760
Cholangiopancreatography, Endoscopic Retrograde
Fiberoptic endoscopy designed for duodenal observation and cannulation of VATER'S AMPULLA, in order to visualize the pancreatic and biliary duct system by retrograde injection of contrast media. Endoscopic (Vater) papillotomy (SPHINCTEROTOMY, ENDOSCOPIC) may be performed during this procedure.
Presence or formation of GALLSTONES in the BILIARY TRACT, usually in the gallbladder (CHOLECYSTOLITHIASIS) or the common bile duct (CHOLEDOCHOLITHIASIS).