Declared EXCELLENT by Dr Barclay

Yesterday, Arta had and ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography).  

Try saying that three times fast.  

The reason for the ERCP was to place a stent in her common bile duct.  Her NOT WELCOMED pancreatic cancer has obstructed that important piece of human plumbing which drains bile from the liver.  The blockage caused her to turn a lovely shade of yellow.  You might almost think it was a nice sun tan if you couldn't see her sitting next to someone without jaundice.

Rebecca and Arta at the hospital, taking a selfie before Arta goes for her ERCP procedure.

For those interested, here is the DIY instruction on doing an ERCP stent placement.

The black tube is the endoscope.  Enter through the mouth and continue advancing until you reach the ampulla of the common bile duct.  Thread the guide into the common bile duct, along with the metal stent in closed position.  Once you have achieved the desired position, open the stent.  Ensure bile drainage before withdrawing the endoscope and accompanying guide thread. 

Thank goodness this wasn't a DIY project and that the amazing and talented Dr Barclay was actually in charge.  He sent Arta this brief note after the procedure.  

I'd like to mention that I agree with his final assessment - EXCELLENT.  

He not only placed the stent with EXCELLENT bile drainage, but he also went in to recheck his earlier work and found the gastrojejunostomy tube in EXCELLENT position.  Hooray.  Dr Barclay may you work your miracles on many other patients in the coming days.  We send you a million thanks for being Arta's EXCELLENT gastroenterologist.

Looking forward to Arta turning a different shade in the coming days.