Pancreatic Cancer: Current Diagnostic Tools Clinical Presentation
Pancreatic Cancer: Current Diagnostic Tools Clinical Presentation
Pancreatic Cancer: Current Diagnostic Tools Clinical Presentation
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Indications<br />
ERCP<br />
1. Therapeutic drainage of the bile duct when the<br />
patient is jaundiced and…..<br />
In-operable and is planning chemotherapy<br />
Infection of the bile duct<br />
Itching that is medically refractory<br />
Long delay for surgery<br />
2. Obtain tissue for diagnosis<br />
Only if therapeutic intervention is planned<br />
Brushings/Biopsies<br />
Not indicated for diagnosis only<br />
ERCP with Stent Placement<br />
Relieves obstruction<br />
of the bile duct<br />
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