Enlarged fistulotomy of the papilla as access to the biliary tract during ERCP.

EFP showed efficiency in CBD cannulation, did not induce post-ERCP pancreatitis, no cases of perforation or false tract, but resulted in higher rates of minor bleeding, rescued cases of access failure by EFP, facilitated the posterior approach on the second attempt, it is safe, effective, low risk and associated with few comorbidities.