Pancreatic sphincterotomy: Technique, indications, and complications

Table 2 Complications of endoscopic pancreatic sphincterotomy (EPS)

Early Complications (< 3 mo, typically < 72 h)

Pancreatitis

Severe bleeding

Perforation

Pancreatic and/or biliary sepsis

Late Complications (> 3 mo)

Papillary stenosis

Proximal pancreatic duct strictures

Stent-related Complications (variable timing)

Ductal and parenchymal changes

Stone formation

Infection

Ductal perforation

Stent migration

Stent occlusion

Duodenal erosion