How long ERCP procedure takes?

The length of the examination varies between 30 and 90 minutes (but is usually less than an hour). After ERCP, you will be monitored while the sedative medications wear off.

How long are you in the hospital after ERCP?

After ERCP, you can expect the following: You will most often stay at the hospital or outpatient center for 1 to 2 hours after the procedure so the sedation or anesthesia can wear off. In some cases, you may need to stay overnight in the hospital after ERCP.

Can I go home after ERCP?

Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatogram (ERCP) You will be able to go home after your doctor or a nurse checks to make sure that you are not having any problems. If you stay in the hospital overnight, you may go home the next day. You may have a sore throat for a day or two after the procedure.

How long does pain last after ERCP?

After completion of an ERCP procedure The air used to inflate the stomach and bowel during an ERCP procedure can cause some bloating or gas for about 24 hours. After the procedure, you may have a sore throat for the first day or up to three to four days.

Is ERCP an emergency?

Emergency ERCP is feasible, safe and effective in critically ill patients with acute severe cholangitis in appropriate settings. Emergency ERCP is successful and results in a good outcome in this cohort of critically ill patients. Emergency ERCP in this cohort of critically ill patients should not be considered futile.

Does ERCP require intubation?

Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is the gold standard in the diagnosis and treatment of biliary and pancreatic disease. Deep sedation without intubation is the most practice anesthetic technique and intubation is recommended in very exceptional cases.

How do they fix a bile duct blockage?

The goal of treatment is to relieve the blockage. Stones may be removed using an endoscope during an ERCP. In some cases, surgery is required to bypass the blockage. The gallbladder will usually be surgically removed if the blockage is caused by gallstones.