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World J Gastroenterol. Apr 21, 2007; 13(15): 2183-2186
Published online Apr 21, 2007. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v13.i15.2183
Table 1 Indications for precut and standard biliary sphincterotomy
IndicationPBS (%)ES (%)1P
n = 150n = 818
Stones2735 0.04a
Malignancy153< 0.001c
Biliary dilatation1510 0.07
Stricture112< 0.001c
Bile leak940.006b
Pancreatitis8150.017a
Jaundice530.36
Stent160.19
Elevated LFTs220.74
Cholangitis111.00
r/o SOD18  0.002b