Table 2 Indications for ERCP procedures in the study groups and in the population as a whole
Indication | Age 65–79 N = 280 | Age ≥ 80 N = 185 | All N = 465 |
|---|---|---|---|
CBD stones/ biliary colic | 92 (32.9) | 74 (40.0) | 166 (35.7) |
Stenosis | 51 (18.2) | 28 (15.1) | 79 (17.0) |
Acute Pancreatitis | 16 (5.7) | 12 (6.5) | 28 (6.0) |
Stent placement or removal | 66 (23.5) | 40 (21.6) | 106 (22.8) |
Cholangitis | 40 (14.3) | 29 (15.7) | 69 (14.8) |
Other | 15 (5.4) | 2 (1.1) | 17 (3.7) |