Background Pancreatitis is the most common and serious complication that occurs after endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), resulting in substantial morbidity and occasional mortality. Biliary cannulation is unsuccessful during 5–10% of ERCP procedures. Needle-knife sphincterotomy can improve the success of cannulation but is often used as a last resort. Aim The aim of this study was to assess the role of ...
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