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Can MRCP replace ERCP in the diagnosis of congenital bile-duct cysts?

April 26, 2017congenital cysts diagnosis ERCP replace

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Can MRCP replace ERCP in the diagnosis of congenital bile-duct cysts?

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Original article Park DH et al. (2005) Can MRCP replace the diagnostic role of ERCP for patients with choledochal cysts. Gastrointest Endosc 62: 360–366 PubMedEndoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is the standard imaging modality for the detection of choledochal cysts and pancreaticobiliary duct anomalies; however, complications related to the use of contrast agents can occur.