Reason(s) for Technical Failure | |
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Inability to locate papilla in patient with normal anatomy | |
Inability to locate papilla in patient with altered anatomy, including: • duodenal or peri-ampullary diverticulum • Billroth II surgery • Roux-en-Y surgery | |
Inability to achieve an en-face view of the papilla of interest due to a luminal stricture | |
Inability to cannulate duct of interest | |
Inability to perform sphincterotomy when necessary | |
Inability to clear duct of interest | |
Inability to place stent proximal to area of interest | |
Inability to remove or exchange stent | |
Inability to achieve hemostasis endoscopically | |
Inability to successfully load, exchange or remove devices necessary for the completion of the procedure Inability to safely complete procedure due to issues with sedationa |