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World J Gastrointest Pathophysiol. Feb 15, 2014; 5(1): 1-10
Published online Feb 15, 2014. doi: 10.4291/wjgp.v5.i1.1
Table 2 Risk factors for post-endoscopic retrograde cholangio pancreatography pancreatitis
Risk factors for post ERCP pancreatitis
Patient-related factorsYounger age
Female sex
Normal serum bilirubin
Recurrent pancreatitis
Prior ERCP-induced pancreatitis
Sphincter of Oddi dysfunction
Endoscopist-related factorsDifficult cannulation
Pancreatic duct injection
Sphincter of Oddi manometry
Precut sphincterotomy
Pancreatic sphincterotomy
Minor papilla sphincterotomy
Procedure-related factorsTrainee involvement in procedure