Brief Article
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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 5 Risk factors for post-endoscopic sphincterotomy hemorrhage of patients presenting with immediate bleeding
Partially covered sphincterotome (n = 24)Uncovered sphincterotome (n = 19)P
Definite
Anticoagulation < 3 d after ES230.373
Cholangitis prior to ERCP750.883
"Zipper cut" phenomenon111.000
Maybe
Cirrhosis1-0.565
Dilated CBD12140.106
CBD stone21160.590
Periampullary diverticulum670.373
Precut (suprapapillary) sphincterotomy with extension-10.435