Gallstone Pancreatitis ERCP — RACP Adult Medicine MCQ

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A 40-year-old man with gallstone pancreatitis has a dilated CBD and rising bilirubin. What is the urgent intervention?

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Correct answer: E — ERCP within 24 hours for biliary decompression

Persistent biliary obstruction or cholangitis in gallstone pancreatitis requires urgent ERCP within 24 hours.

Reference: eTG – 2025 – Gastrointestinal; IAP/APA – 2024