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Duodenal major papilla morphology can affect biliary cannulation and complications during ERCP, an observational study.

Po-Han ChenChun-Fang TungYen-Chung PengHong-Zen YehChi-Sen ChangChia-Chang Chen
Published in: BMC gastroenterology (2020)
Small papilla and protruding or pendulous papilla are more difficult to cannulate compared to regular papilla. Small papilla is associated with a higher rate of post-ERCP pancreatitis.
Keyphrases
  • risk factors
  • ultrasound guided