What happens after ERCP and sphincter of Oddi Manometry?
What are the possible complications of ERCP and sphincter of Oddi Manometry? ERCP is generally safe and complications are rare when the test is performed by a Board-certified Borland-Groover Clinic gastroenterologist with special training and certification. Your Borland-Groover Clinic physician will discuss why ERCP is being performed, potential complications from ERCP, and alternative tests that may be available. Air introduced by the instrument may cause temporary bloating and nausea after ERCP. Irritation may occur at the vein where medications were given, sometimes leaving a tender lump lasting for several weeks. Applying hot moist towels may help relieve discomfort. Major complications requiring hospitalization can occur but are uncommon during ERCP. They include pancreatitis (painful inflammation of the pancreas) which occurs in one in every 200 cases without the addition of Sphincter of Oddi Manometry. With the addition of Manometry, the risk of pancreatitis goes up. In some of
