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		ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Chloangiopancreatography) Provides general information about ERCP (endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography). Describes the purpose of the test, how patients can prepare for it, and what patients can expect during and after the procedure. PDF Version (658 KB) *
		En Español CPRE (colangiopancreatografía retrógrada endoscópica) (ERCP [Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography]) Ofrece información general sobre CPRE. Describe el objetivo de la prueba, cómo se pueden preparar los pacientes para someterse a ella, y lo que los pacientes pueden esperar durante y después del procedimiento. Versión PDF (298 KB) *
		Hemochromatosis Provides information about the causes, risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and screening for hemochromatosis. Includes a list of additional resources. PDF Version (134 KB) *
		Pancreatitis Provides information about both acute and chronic forms of the disease, including symptoms, diagnosis, complications, and treatment. PDF Version (148 KB) *
		Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome Describes the causes, complications, diagnosis, and treatment of Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, a rare disorder characterized by one or more tumors in the pancreas, duodenum, or both. PDF Version (182 KB) *

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Page last updated: June 12, 2013

The National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse is a service of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health.

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