Prospective analysis of fluoroscopy duration during ERCP: critical determinants

Background Fluoroscopy during ERCP has a linear relationship with radiation, carrying risk of exposure. Objective To determine patient, physician, and procedural factors affecting fluoroscopy duration. Design Prospective analysis of ERCPs with evaluation of patient, physician, and procedural variables. Setting Two tertiary-care hospitals. Patients Consecutive patients undergoing ERCP. Interventions ERCP. Main Outcome Measurements Variables...