Brief Article
Copyright ©2010 Baishideng Publishing Group Co.
World J Gastroenterol. Oct 28, 2010; 16(40): 5077-5083
Published online Oct 28, 2010. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v16.i40.5077
Table 3 Risk factors for post-endoscopic sphincterotomy bleeding between the two groups
Partially covered sphincterotome (n = 194)Uncovered sphincterotome (n = 193)P
Definite
Anticoagulation < 3 d after ES350.365
Bleeding during ES24190.408
Cholangitis prior to ERCP26210.425
"Zipper cut" phenomenon430.497
Maybe
Papillary cancer760.771
Cirrhosis530.359
Dilated CBD72740.865
CBD stone1431360.382
Periampullary diverticulum38440.472
Precut (suprapapillary) sphincterotomy with extension1060.302