Endoscopic retrograde cholangio-pancreatography (ERCP) in children.
ERCP was successfully carried out 6 times in 4 children with suspected round worm infestation of the biliary tree. A general anaesthetic was given in all cases, and an adult duodenofibrescope was used. Early experience indicates that the procedure is feasible and of value even in small children weighing 12 kg. As in adults, ERCP should be considered whenever a precise outline of the pancreato-biliary system is required, and when infusion cholangiography fails to give the desired information.
D000768:Anesthesia, General; D001196:Ascariasis / Q000175:diagnosis; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D002758:Cholangiography; D004724:Endoscopy; D005260:Female; D005336:Fiber Optic Technology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010179:Pancreas / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*