Which client will benefit from early endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)?

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Early ERCP is recommended in clients with severe gallstone pancreatitis to decrease the risk of complications such as infected necrosis, abscess formation, and organ failure. It allows for the removal of any obstructing stones and improves outcomes. ERCP may also be performed in clients with acute cholecystitis or cholangitis, but it is not considered an early intervention in these cases. Cholelithiasis alone does not necessarily require ERCP.

Which Client Will Benefit from Early Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)