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World J Gastrointest Endosc. Jun 16, 2021; 13(6): 161-169
Published online Jun 16, 2021. doi: 10.4253/wjge.v13.i6.161
Published online Jun 16, 2021. doi: 10.4253/wjge.v13.i6.161
Table 2 Reported patient-, procedure-, and operator-related risk factors for post- endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography pancreatitis
Risk factors for post-ERCP pancreatitis by category | ||
Patient-related | Procedure-related | Operator-related |
Sphincter of Oddi dysfunction | Pancreatic sphincterotomy | Endoscopist inexperience |
Age (young or old) | Recent sphincter of Oddi manometry | Lower ERCP case volume |
Normal bilirubin | Difficult biliary cannulation | Poor fluoroscopic imaging |
Female sex | Papillary balloon dilation | Aggressive attempts at cannulation |
History of PEP | Numerous pancreatic duct cannulations | Poor ancillary services |
History of pancreatitis | Inadvertent/high-pressure pancreatography | Unfamilarity with preventative methods |
- Citation: Weissman S, Ahmed M, Baniqued MR, Ehrlich D, Tabibian JH. Best practices for prevention of post-endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography pancreatitis. World J Gastrointest Endosc 2021; 13(6): 161-169
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1948-5190/full/v13/i6/161.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4253/wjge.v13.i6.161