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World J Gastroenterol. Oct 28, 2010; 16(40): 5077-5083
Published online Oct 28, 2010. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v16.i40.5077
Table 1 Risk factors for hemorrhage after endoscopic sphincterotomy[11]
Definite1Maybe2No3
CoagulopathyCirrhosisASA or NSAID
Anticoagulation < 3 d after ESDilated CBDAmpullary tumor
Cholangitis prior ERCPCBD stonesLonger length sphincterotomy
Bleeding during ESPeriampullary diverticulumExtension of prior ES
Lower ERCP case volumePrecut sphincterotomy