Background:

Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is an endoscopic treatment for diverse biliary duct and pancreas pathologies. It is one of the least invasive methods, since it has the advantage of simplifying different treatment techniques. Methods: We carried out a thorough review of the document available on ERCP and the main pathologies associated to it,

Results and colusions:

Although ERCP is useful for different situations, its main purpose is for the diagnosis and treatment of choledocholithiasis. Pancreatitis still the most frequent complication associated to ERCP, in a rate of 1,8% to 7,2%. Nevertheless, despite the different complications it may cause, its application is very advantageous depending on the characteristic of the litho and the risk that the use of other techniques represent for the patient.