Biliary Access During Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography

Several techniques have been developed to facilitate cannulation of the papilla during endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP). The position of the endoscope should generally provide a 'straight' route to the papilla, and the efforts should be directed at shortening the intra...

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Main Author: David L Carr-Locke
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2004-01-01
Series:Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2004/364056