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World J Gastroenterol. Mar 21, 2005; 11(11): 1649-1652
Published online Mar 21, 2005. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v11.i11.1649
Table 2 Endoscopic characteristics of the papilla in the 29 patients crossed over to a sphincterotome and a guidewire and success rate of selective CBD cannulation.
Endoscopic characteristics of the papillaNumber of patients (n = 29)Number of patientsand success rate of CBD cannulation (n = 24, %)
Oversized fleshy papilla1918 (94.7)
Floppy papilla54 (80.0)
Stenotic papilla31 (33.3)
Intra-diverticular papilla21 (50.0)