Re: ERCP'S AND BIOPSY'S OR BRUSHINGS

[Guest guest]

Hi Becky,

I have had 4 ERCP's and my specialist never said anything to me about a

brushing or biopsys. I am interested to hear what other people have to

say on this matter. On the other hand, I am also no where near needing

a Whipple or other extensive surgery of that nature either.

I have gotten a pancreatic attack after each ERCP. I think thats kinda

" standard " when having that surgery though. I have had stent placement

that has to come out within 3 weeks max as the specialist said that

stents are only left in place longer than that when someone has some

sort of cancer.

I have no other info for you, but someone else on the site most

definatly will.

Good luck,

Sandy

pop1510 wrote:

>My husband has had 3 ERCP's and a surgery. I was told that it was

>standard proceedure that each time they went into the pancreas that

>they would do a brushing or a biopsy. I was told that on the first

>ERCP. They just recommended the Whipple and I took him for a second

>opinion to Dr. Brunicardi in Houston. He said he did not think he

>needed it at this time and wondered why there had been no brushings

>taken and wants another ERCP done with brushings. What has everyone

>else's experience been with ERCP's and surgery? Are brushings or

>biopsy's standard? I just would like to know what type of care we

>have gotten. As it stands now, I am changing doctors as I have lost

>faith in this one.

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>Becky in Texas

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[Guest guest]

Hi Becky,

I have had 4 ERCP's and my specialist never said anything to me about a

brushing or biopsys. I am interested to hear what other people have to

say on this matter. On the other hand, I am also no where near needing

a Whipple or other extensive surgery of that nature either.

I have gotten a pancreatic attack after each ERCP. I think thats kinda

" standard " when having that surgery though. I have had stent placement

that has to come out within 3 weeks max as the specialist said that

stents are only left in place longer than that when someone has some

sort of cancer.

I have no other info for you, but someone else on the site most

definatly will.

Good luck,

Sandy

pop1510 wrote:

>My husband has had 3 ERCP's and a surgery. I was told that it was

>standard proceedure that each time they went into the pancreas that

>they would do a brushing or a biopsy. I was told that on the first

>ERCP. They just recommended the Whipple and I took him for a second

>opinion to Dr. Brunicardi in Houston. He said he did not think he

>needed it at this time and wondered why there had been no brushings

>taken and wants another ERCP done with brushings. What has everyone

>else's experience been with ERCP's and surgery? Are brushings or

>biopsy's standard? I just would like to know what type of care we

>have gotten. As it stands now, I am changing doctors as I have lost

>faith in this one.

>

>Becky in Texas

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>Too many emails!

>Change your mail delivery status not your membership status!!

>send an e-mail to:KarynWms@...

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>To change your mail delivery status, send an email to:KarynWms@...

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[Guest guest]

Becky,

I've had quite a few ERCP's and I don't think they ever did

brushings or biopsy's, just took pictures to look for damage

and the birth defect that I have (pancreas divisum), which

can cause repeated attacks of pancreatitis. They did try to

put in a stent once and found out that my ducts were too

small for even the smallest stent they had. Hopefully we'll

have someone here from Texas who can give you a good

recommendation for a doctor.

Kimber

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Kimber

Vallejo, CA

hominid2@...

Note: All advice given is personal opinion, not equal to

that of a licensed physician or health care professional.