Guest guest Posted January 5, 2005 Report Share Posted January 5, 2005 > > > > The gold standard for that > > is an ERCp. > > > > Sandy in Ca Hello One and All ! My questions have to do with what an MRCP would show that an ERCP would not. Brief history: Had GB out in 1989. Not a lap chole (the ole fashion big cut) I had postponed the surgery by at least 6 months because hubby was in school and I was only wage earner. Never felt right after that surgery, Finally in 1998 or 99 my local Gi recommended that I seek help from DDC at MUSC. Well being the stubborn Red head that I am, I resisted for a few more years. Then in 2002 I made the trek to MUSC. After a consult with Dr. Hawes and an ERCP the next day I was diagnosed with SOD. Had first attack of an acute episode and spent several days (5 I think in hospital) 6 months later I was blocked again and it was same song, another verse. Several months later, I was diagnosed with CP (mild !) Had surgery to correct SOD. With all this going on I think that I had at least 6 ERCPs and at least that many CTscans. Never an MRCP. Now the Dr. at MUSC has decided that I need to have an MRCP. What will that show that can't be seen (learned) on ERCP ? The last ERCP showed ductwork open and working fine but that pain seems to stem from damage to muscle (meat). My local Gi seems to think that maybe the liver is involved so he ordered a bunch of bloodwork. A liver biopsy might be in my future. Sounds like 2005 will start with a big bang !! As an interesting aside, the ERCPs that I had to be cut (opened & stent) results in acute flares and hospitalization. The most reason one which ended being a look see No flare up ! Any help in this area would be appreciated. Love, Cyndi PS: Have been diabetic since 1992. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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