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Estadiamento de Neoplasias/métodos , Neoplasias Pancreáticas/diagnóstico por imagem , Neoplasias Pancreáticas/patologia , Tomografia Computadorizada por Raios X , Estudos de Casos e Controles , Feminino , Humanos , Metástase Linfática , Masculino , Neoplasias Pancreáticas/terapia , Fatores de TempoRESUMO
Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) represents the most powerful and widely employed platform for pancreaticobiliary interventions. Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography allows diagnosis and treatment of a broad spectrum of diseases of the pancreaticobiliary tree that are both benign and malignant in nature. Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography continues to evolve rapidly, and non-gastroenterologists need to understand the indications, contraindications, limitations, and role of ERCP to effectively manage and coordinate the care of patients with known or suspected pancreaticobiliary disease. This article will review the role of ERCP in detail to further an understanding of the procedure as a whole and to assess when referral of a patient for an ERCP or other related test is indicated.
