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Precut Papillotomy: A Risky Technique Not Only for Experts but Also for Average Endoscopists Skilled in ERCP
Digestive Diseases and Sciences, 06/22/09

Figueiredo FAF et al. - Precut papillotomy can be an effective and relatively safe procedure when performed by an average endoscopist skilled in ERCP. Although the complication rate of precutting tended to be higher than standard papilotomy, this was reasonable since it increased the success of selective biliary cannulation in 25% of cases. Complication rates did not improve with experience.

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