What is the most common complication of ERCP?

Pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas) is the most frequent complication, occurring in about 3 to 5 percent of people undergoing ERCP. When it occurs, it is usually mild, causing abdominal pain and nausea, which resolve after a few days in the hospital. Rarely pancreatitis may be more severe.

What should I watch after ERCP?

If you have any of the following symptoms after ERCP, seek medical attention right away:

• bloody or black, tar-colored stool.
• chest pain.
• fever.
• pain in your abdomen that gets worse.
• problems breathing.
• problems swallowing or throat pain that gets worse.

What is Post ERCP?

Post-ERCP pancreatitis is diagnosed when patients develop signs and symptoms of acute pancreatitis (i.e. abdominal pain) in addition to elevation of pancreatic enzymes. But it is important to consider other causes of post-procedural abdominal pain, such as air insufflation and, less commonly, perforation.

What are the complications of ERCP?

The most frequent complications of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) and endoscopic biliary sphincterotomy are pancreatitis, cholangitis, hemorrhage, and duodenal perforation.

What can you eat after an ERCP?

Patients should refrain from eating or drinking for several hours before the procedure, except for critical medications taken with a small dose of water. After an ERCP, your doctor may recommend clear liquids, an NPO diet, or a low fat diet to help reduce chances of upset stomach and complications.

Can I drink water after ERCP?

After an ERCP, your doctor may recommend clear liquids, an NPO diet, or a low fat diet to help reduce chances of upset stomach and complications.

What is the recovery time after an ERCP?

It should take between a few hours to a few days to heal after an ERCP. Generally, you should feel ready to resume your regular diet, level of activity, and bowel movements within a few days after an uncomplicated procedure.

What are the symptoms of post-ERCP pancreatitis?

Symptoms of pancreatitis following an ERCP often include:

• Abdominal tenderness.
• Burning pain in the abdomen that can radiate to the back.
• Fever and jaundice.
• Internal bleeding.
• Nausea and vomiting may worsen with eating.

Is it normal to be sore after an ERCP?

Most ERCPs are done without any problems. Some people have a mild sore throat for a day or so afterwards. You may feel tired or sleepy for several hours, caused by the sedative.

What can you eat after ERCP procedure?

What can I eat after bile duct stent?

You will need to eat soft foods that are easy to chew, such as:

• porridge or cereal soaked in milk.
• soup (add cream, milk or cheese for extra nutrients and calories)
• poached fish or minced meat.
• eggs, including poached and scrambled eggs or an omelette.
• soft pasta dishes, such as macaroni cheese.

What should I do before an ERCP?

Before the Procedure / Getting Ready for ERCP Stop eating and drinking at the time your doctor tells you before surgery The morning of your surgery, you may take medications your doctor told you are allowed. Take them with just a sip of water only You might need to stop taking certain medicines before surgery. Tell your surgeon if you have a shellfish or iodine allergy

What to expect after ERCP?

Severe pain or vomiting

What should I expect from an ERCP?

ERCP is a diagnostic procedure designed to examine diseases of the liver,bile ducts and pancreas.

What are the risks of an ERCP procedure?

The risks of ERCP include complications such as the following: pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas) infection of the bile ducts or gallbladder excessive bleeding, called hemorrhage an abnormal reaction to the sedative, including respiratory or cardiac problems perforation in the bile or pancreatic ducts, or in the duodenum near the opening where the bile and pancreatic ducts empty into it