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Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatoscopy uses a flexible fibre-optic endoscope to examine the bile duct and pancreatic ducts for the presence of gallstones, tumours, or inflammation.
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Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatoscopy uses a flexible fibre-optic endoscope to examine the bile duct and pancreatic ducts for the presence of gallstones, tumours, or inflammation.
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