Clinical Study

Is Post-ERCP Pancreatitis a Genetically Predisposed Complication?

Table 2

Risk factors for the development of post-ERCP pancreatitis.

Risk factorsNumber of patientsPercentages (%)

Age <60 y 11 37
Female gender 21 70
History of pancreatitis 3 10
Difficult cannulation
≥5 attempts on papilla
5 17
Precut 3 10
Pancreatogram 18 60