radiographic visualization of
Medical Definition of cholangiography : radiographic visualization of the bile ducts after ingestion or injection of a radiopaque substance.

A procedure that uses an endoscope to examine and x-ray the pancreatic duct, hepatic duct, common bile duct, duodenal papilla, and gallbladder. An endoscope is a thin, tube-like instrument with a light and a lens for viewing.

Phlebosclerosis refers to the thickening and hardening of the venous wall. Phlebosclerosis constitutes a fibrous degeneration of the venous wall, predominantly the intima, with or without calcification.

[Gr. – graphia fr. graphein, to write] Suffix meaning process or form of writing or recording.

Combining form denoting the common bile duct.

EGD is an endoscopic procedure that allows your doctor to examine your esophagus, stomach and duodenum (part of your small intestine). EGD is an outpatient procedure, meaning you can go home that same day. It takes approximately 30 to 60 minutes to perform.

OGD is short for Oesophago-Gastro-Duodenoscopy. It is a camera test where the doctor looks at the upper parts of your childs’ digestive system or upper gastrointestinal tract, to help identify if there is a reason for your childs’ symptoms. The procedure is performed under a general anaesthetic.

[ flĕb′ə-rĕk′sĭs ] n. Rupture of a vein.

Medical Definition of phleborrhaphy : the suturing of a vein.

The “graphy” in a/r/tography refers to the written, communicative aspect of research that occurs when the a/r/tographer makes meaning with data. Learn more in: Creating Space for Care: Sustaining the Emotional Self in Higher Education.

chol·an·gi·o·pan·cre·a·tog·ra·phy. Radiographic examination of the bile and pancreatic ducts with contrast medium. cholangiopancreatography. Radiographic visualization and examination of the bile ducts and pancreas.

endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) a procedure consisting of a combination of retrograde cholangiography and transhepatic cholangiography. The endoscope is advanced into the duodenum, the biliary tract is cannulated, and contrast medium is injected in order to demonstrate all portions of the biliary tree. See also gallbladder.

Once that phase of the examination is completed, the cannula is passed into the pancreatic duct. From Malarkey and McMorrow, 2000. endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) a procedure consisting of a combination of retrograde cholangiography and transhepatic cholangiography.

Cholangiopancreatography following injection of a radiopaque material into the papilla of Vater. This is done through a fiberoptic endoscope guided by use of fluoroscopy. The procedure is helpful in determining the cause of obstructive jaundice.