Summary
The presence of pancreatitis does not constitute a contraindication to endoscopic
sphincterotomy in the management of common duct calculi. On the contrary, experience
with 10 cases of gallstone pancreatitis suggests that endoscopic sphincterotomy can
be carried out safely with little disturbance to the patient, and that it greatly
simplifies the management of these cases. In the frail and elderly patient little
further may be required.
