Editing Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (section)

==Contraindications==

* [[Acute pancreatitis]] (unless persistently elevated or rising bilirubin suggests ongoing obstruction)<ref>{{cite journal |last1=Scheurer |first1=U |title=Acute Pancreatitis - ERCP / Endoscopic Papillotomy (EPT) Yes Or No? |journal=Swiss Surgery |date=1 October 2000 |volume=6 |issue=5 |pages=246–248 |doi=10.1024/1023-9332.6.5.246 |pmid=11077490 }}</ref>
* (Irreversible) coagulation disorder if sphincterotomy planned
* Recent [[myocardial infarction]] or pulmonary embolism
* Severe [[cardiopulmonary]] disease or other serious morbidity

Hypersensitivity to iodinated contrast medium or a history of iodinated contrast dye [[anaphylaxis]] is not a contraindication of ERCP, though it should be discussed with your health provider, and you should tell them you are allergic to iodine, as an alternative contrast iodine-free material ("dye") is then injected gently into the ducts (pancreatic or biliary) and x-rays are taken.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.mngi.com/patient-services/ercp-endoscopic-retrograde-cholangiopancreatography | title=ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography) &#124; MNGI }}</ref>