Reasons for repeat ERCP  (n=410)

n

%

Repeated for cannulation

176

42.9

Normal papilla

133

32.4

Duodenal diverticula

22

5.4

Protrusion of papilla due to enclaved stone

12

2.9

Duodenal ulcer

3

0.7

Other problems concerning papilla

6

1.2

Cannulated but still repeated

             220

53.7

Inadequate stone extraction

179

43.6

Problems about stent

25

5.1

Tumor

8

2.0

Inadequate biopsy

6

1.5

Cleansing germinative membrane

2

0.5

Other reasons

14

3.4

Inadequate preparation

7

1.7

Agitated patient

6

1.5

Disturbed patient hemodynamics

1

0.2

Table 5: Distribution of the indications for repeat ERCP.