Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography in the elderly: results of a retrospective study and a geriatricians' point of view.

ERCP appears as safe in the patients aged 80 years and older, as it is in those aged 70-79 years old in our study, however, a selection bias may affect these findings. A study including a comprehensive geriatric assessment will contribute to shedding light on this issue.