Endoscopic interventions via the minor papilla

Introduction: Endoscopic interventions are demanding on the minor papilla. The main indications are pancreas divisum with acute relapsing or chronic pancreatitis. Recently, it has been used as alternative approach to the pancreatic duct, in case of impossible cannulation of the maior papilla. Patients and methods: During the last 5 years we have performed endoscopic manipulations on the minor papilla in 15 patients. We had 13 men and 2 women; the median age was 56 (30–62) years. Previous pancreatic surgery was performed in 6 pts, while previous endotherapy was applied in 3 pts. The main indications for ERCP were…