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ERCP in Spain

Hospitals, clinics and medical centers in Spain offering ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangio-Pancreatography).
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Hospital Quirónsalud Malaga

With more than 36 medical specialties, 200 physicians and surgeons of the highest level, Quironsalud Hospital Malaga is one of the most pertinent hospitals in Spain.

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Vithas Xanit International Hospital

We work on all aspects of this speciality, diagnosing as fast as possible and effectively treating the different diseases.

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Quirónsalud Madrid University Hospital

An ISO certified modern private hospital, which was opened in 2006, and is part of the Quironsalud Hospital Group. This tertiary care hospital has certified medical specialties capable of treating the most complicated medical cases.

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Hospital Quirónsalud Marbella

This international hospital incorporates prestigious doctors, invests in research and development, technology and continuing education that enhances skills, in facilities, and in an increased operational efficiency in order to provide nothing but the best

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Grupo Hospitalario Quirónsalud

Quirón has an internationally prestigious medical staff, the largest in the sector, and is also the principal hospital network in terms of patient numbers and care facility area. The group administers 47 healthcare centers, more than 4.000 hospital beds and 8.000 doctors

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Hospital Ruber Internacional

Division of Gastroenterology is responsible for a wide variety of target organs, including the gastrointestinal tract, liver, gallbladder and pancreas.

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Hospital Universitario HM Montepríncipe

As a clinical department, the goal is to produce not only many good clinical specialists for gastroenterology who can understand both clinical medicine and basic science but also researchers for basic gastroenterology.

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Hospital Quirónsalud Torrevieja

Quironsalud Hospital Torrevieja is an ISO-certified private hospital located in the north of Torrevieja, championing excellence in cancer treatment and management. IMTJ Best International Hospital of the world (awards 2017)

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Hospital General de Catalunya

The Digestive Care department at Hospital General de Catalunya offers full consultative services in the field of medical and surgical gastroenterology.

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Hospital Clínic Costa Brava

Hospital Clínic Costa Brava is a modern medical facility with over 250 medical specialists, offering medical, surgical, aesthetic, cosmetic and rehabilitation treatments in the relaxing tourism town of Palamos, Costa Brava.

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About ERCP

This information is intended for general information only and should not be considered as medical advice on the part of Health-Tourism.com. Any decision on medical treatments, after-care or recovery should be done solely upon proper consultation and advice of a qualified physician.


What is ERCP?

Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is a medical procedure that combines x-rays and upper gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy to treat diseases and disorders of the bile and pancreatic ducts.


What are the bile and pancreatic ducts?

Bile ducts are tubes which transport bile from the liver to the gallbladder and duodenum. Pancreatic ducts are tubes which transport pancreatic juice from the pancreas to the duodenum. Small pancreatic ducts join to a main pancreatic duct. The common bile duct and main pancreatic duct join and empty into the duodenum.


Why use ERCP?

ERCP is used to treat diseases and disorders of the bile and pancreatic ducts. If the doctor wants a diagnosis only, they usually opt for noninvasive tests such as magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP). This is a type of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) that is safer and can also be used to diagnose various problems of the bile and pancreatic ducts.


Conditions treated using ERCP include:
  • Infection
  • Gallstones stuck in the common bile duct
  • Acute and chronic pancreatitis
  • Pancreatic pseudocysts
  • Trauma of the bile or pancreatic ducts
  • Tumors or cancer of the pancreas
  • Tumors or cancer of the bile ducts

How is ERCP performed?
  • The procedure can be performed at an outpatient center or hospital. It usually lasts between 1 to 2 hours. A sedative is given through an intravenous needle which is placed in your arm. The sedative will keep you relaxed during the procedure. You will be given a liquid anesthetic to gargle or spray at the back of your throat. This numbs the throat and prevents gagging as the procedure is performed. In some cases, general anesthesia is used.
  • As you lie on the examination table the doctor feeds the endoscope carefully down your esophagus, through the stomach, and into the duodenum. A small camera at the endoscope’s end sends images to a monitor. The endoscope also pumps air into the duodenum and stomach making it easier to see.
  • The openings of the bile and pancreatic ducts into the duodenum are located. A catheter is then placed through the endoscope and into the ducts. A contrast medium is them injected into the ducts through the catheter to make the ducts visible on X-rays. The doctor then uses fluoroscopy (an x-ray imaging technique) to examine the ducts and find blockages or narrowed areas.

The doctor may pass tiny tools via the endoscope to:
  • Remove or break up stones
  • Open narrowed or blocked ducts
  • Perform a biopsy or remove tumors in the ducts
  • Insert stents to hold the ducts open

Risks : Infection of the gallbladder Infection of the bile ducts Pancreatitis Hemorrhage Tissue damage from exposure to x rays Abnormal reaction to the sedative such as respiratory or cardiac problems Perforation in the bile ducts, pancreatic ducts or in the duodenum Death

After care : You can leave the outpatient center 1-2 hours after the procedure. In some cases, you may need to stay overnight at the hospital. A sore throat, bloating and nausea are expected after the procedure, but do not last for long. Once your swallowing has returned to normal you can resume your normal diet.

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