Types and Techniques of ERCP
Short answer: ERCP can be done with different techniques: diagnostic and therapeutic ERCP (stone removal, stents, sphincterotomy). The choice depends on the case and is made by the specialist.
There are different types and techniques of ERCP.
Options
Diagnostic and therapeutic ERCP (stone removal, stents, sphincterotomy).
How it is chosen
Based on the diagnosis, the severity and the patient's characteristics. The specialist decides the indication; results vary from person to person.