An endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is a procedure where a long, thin, flexible tube called a scope is inserted through your mouth and guided to the first part of your small intestine called the duodenum. The scope has a light and a camera on the end, allowing the doctor to examine the lining of your esophagus, stomach, small intestine, and the openings to the bile duct and pancreatic duct. An ERCP is usually done to find out the cause of certain gastrointestinal symptoms, such as: - Abdominal pain: When you experience pain in your belly. - Pancreatitis: Inflammation of the pancreas, a gland that helps with digestion. - Abnormal liver test: When your liver function tests show irregular results. - Abnormal x-ray results: When x-rays of your digestive system show unexpected findings. If you have any of these symptoms and want to learn more about the ERCP procedure, you can contact The Gut Clinic UK in your community. They have specialists who can provide you with further information and guide you through the process.