Table 1 Characteristics of cases with difficult cannulation
Item, n(%) | No/Percentage |
|---|---|
Gender (M: F) | 41: 37 |
Age, mean (SD) | 69.6 (13.5) |
ERCP indication | |
CBD stone | 38 (48.7%) |
Pancreatic tumor/cancer | 23 (29.5%) |
Cholangiocarcinoma | 4 (5.2%) |
Others | 13 (16.6%) |
Procedures | |
NKF | 47 (60.3%) |
TPS | 31 (39.7%) |
No. of deep cannulation achieved | 62 (79.5%) |
Complications | |
Bleeding | 5 (6.4%) |
PEP | 8 (10.3%) |
Acute cholangitis | 2 (2.6%) |
Perforation | 0 (0%) |