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World J Gastroenterol. Sep 28, 2010; 16(36): 4594-4598
Published online Sep 28, 2010. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v16.i36.4594
Table 1 Success rate and failure of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography using a side-viewing duodenoscope in 32 patients with a history of Billroth II gastrectomy
Characteristicn (%)
Endoscope successfully reached the papilla22 (69)
Successful cannulation20 (63)
Cannulation by the rendezvous technique2 (6)
Failed attempt10 (31)
Failure in afferent loop intubation2 (6)
Failure in reaching to the papilla6 (19)
Endoscope-related perforation2 (6)