RCP stands for Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography. It is a procedure used to diagnose and treat problems in the liver, gallbladder, bile ducts, and pancreas. During an ERCP, an endoscope (a flexible tube with a camera at the end) is inserted through the mouth, down the esophagus, and into the duodenum (the first part of the small intestine). Contrast dye is then injected into the bile ducts and/or pancreatic ducts, which allows the doctor to see these structures on X-rays.
ERCP can be used to:
- Remove gallstones from the bile ducts.
- Open narrow or blocked bile ducts.
- Insert stents (small tubes) to keep bile ducts open.
- Take biopsies (small tissue samples) for further analysis.
- Treat certain pancreatic conditions, such as pseudocysts or strictures.
It’s important to note that ERCP is an invasive procedure and carries some risks, including pancreatitis, infection, bleeding, and perforation of the gastrointestinal tract. It is typically performed by gastroenterologists or interventional endoscopists in a hospital setting.
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