What are the risks of ERCP?


Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is a procedure that combines upper gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy and x-rays to treat problems of the bile and pancreatic ducts
The risks of ERCP include complications such as the following:
·         pancreatitis
·         infection of the bile ducts or gallbladder
·         excessive bleeding, called hemorrhage
·         an abnormal reaction to the sedative, including respiratory or cardiac problems
·         perforation in the bile or pancreatic ducts, or in the duodenum near the opening where the bile and pancreatic ducts empty into it
·         tissue damage from x-ray exposure
·         death, although this complication is rare
Research has found that these complications occur in about 5 to 10 percent of ERCP procedures.2 People with complications often need treatment at a hospital.


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