Abstract
Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is an endoscopic procedure which utilizes fluoroscopy to obtain images of the biliary and pancreatic ducts by injecting radiopaque contrast. Fluoroscopy carries substantial radiation exposure to the endoscopist as well as the patient. It has been shown in previous studies that the amount of radiation exposure during ERCP is directly proportional to the fluoroscopy time. Currently, there is an increasing awareness about the amount of life time radiation exposure to a patient and its associated risks with even low doses of radiation. Here, we performed a prospective study to evaluate the efficacy in minimizing fluoroscopy time during ERCP by exclusively using digital spot imaging.
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