NALT

Preferred term

endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography

Topic

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.

endoscopy

ERCP (endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography)

Field 001 in MARC Authority Format

60909

Spanish

colangiopancreatografía endoscópica retrógrada

URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/185487

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Created 4/24/12, last modified 2/18/14