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		Dieting and Gallstones Provides information about gallstones, how they are linked to obesity and dieting, and how to decrease the chances of developing this health problem. PDF Version (1.175 KB) *
		ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography) Provides information about endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP). Describes the purpose of the test, how patients can prepare for it, and what patients can expect during and after the procedure. PDF Version (658 KB) *
		En Español CPRE (colangiopancreatografía retrógrada endoscópica) (ERCP [Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography]) Ofrece información general sobre CPRE (colangiopancreatografía retrógrada endoscópica). Describe el objetivo de la prueba, cómo se pueden preparar los pacientes para someterse a ella, y lo que los pacientes pueden esperar durante y después del procedimiento. Versión PDF (298 KB) *
		Gallstones Provides general information about gallstones, including causes, risk factors, diagnosis, and treatment. PDF Version (205 KB) *
		Pancreatitis Provides information about both acute and chronic forms of the disease, including symptoms, diagnosis, complications, and treatment. PDF Version (148 KB) *
		Upper GI Series Provides general information about upper gastrointestinal (GI) x-ray series. Describes the purpose of the test, how patients can prepare for it, and what patients can expect during and after the procedure. PDF Version (106 KB) *
		En Español Tránsito esofagogastroduodenal Proporciona información general sobre las radiografías del tránsito esofagogastroduodenal. Versión PDF (110 KB) *
		Your Digestive System and How It Works Provides general information about the organs of the digestive system, the digestive process, and the absorption of nutrients. Includes a list of additional readings. PDF Version (178 KB) *
		En Español El aparato digestivo y su funcionamiento Ofrece información general sobre los órganos del sistema digestivo, la digestión y la absorción de nutrientes. Incluye un listado de lecturas adicionales. Versión PDF (153 KB) *

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Page last updated June 12, 2013

The National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse is a service of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health.

National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse
2 Information Way
Bethesda, MD 20892–3570
Phone: 1–800–891–5389
TTY: 1–866–569–1162
Fax: 703–738–4929
Email: nddic@info.niddk.nih.gov
Internet: www.digestive.niddk.nih.gov