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Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) Digestive Disease Related Definition

Definition: (en-doh-SKAW-pik REH-troh-grayd koh-LAN-jee-oh-PANG-kree-uh-TAW-gruh-fee) A test using an x-ray to look into the bile and pancreatic ducts. The doctor inserts an endoscope through the mouth into the duodenum and bile ducts. Dye is sent through the tube into the ducts. The dye makes the ducts show up on an x-ray.

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