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Josh wrote:

> Is the ERCP the only real test to confirm pancreatitis? >

Josh,

No. There are other diagnostic tests that can confirm pancreatitis.

An MRCP can confirm pancreatitis. It shows the same areas of the

pancreas and biliary system that the ERCP does, but is non-invasive.

Any good gastroenterologist normally consents to this procedure prior

to an ERCP, since it doesn't carry any risk of a post-procedure

panceatitis attack like the ERCP does. The reason some doctors prefer

to do the ERCP is that if there are obstructions that can be stented,

this procedure can be done immediately during the ERCP, so it saves time.

A secretin test can also confirm pancreatitis, but this is a test that

is only available in select number of US hospitals, so it's not widely

available.

With love, hope and prayers,

Heidi

Heidi H. Griffeth

hhessgriffeth@...

www.pancassociation.org/anthology#Heidi.html

SC State & SE Regional Representative

Pancreatitis Association, International

Note: All comments or advice are based on personal experience or

opinion only, and should not be substituted for professional medical

consultation.

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