Category
Endoscopy Therapeutic
Typical Use
Perform ERCP for biliary and pancreatic ductal interventions.
Description
A side viewing endoscope engineered for cannulation of the ampulla of Vater and therapeutic maneuvers within the biliary and pancreatic ducts, enabling stone extraction, stent placement, and tissue sampling under fluoroscopic guidance. Duodenoscope reprocessing and infection control practices are critical due to complex channel architecture and documented risks of device related transmission; strict adherence to cleaning, high level disinfection, or sterilization protocols is mandatory. ERCP requires multidisciplinary coordination, sedation or anesthesia, and readiness to manage complications such as pancreatitis, bleeding, or perforation.