Table 3

Incidence (number (%)) of pneumobilia and other complications one year after EPBD or EST

Post-EPBD (n=35) Post-EST (n=35)
Pneumobilia3 (8.6)3-160 14 (40)3-160
Recurrent CBD stones2 (5.7) 3 (8.67)
Cholecystitis1/30 (3.37) 1/26 (3.8)
  • EPBD, endoscopic papillary balloon dilation; CBD, common bile duct; EST, endoscopic sphincterotomy.

  • 3-160 p<0.01.