“…11 A plethora of other elements have been shown in either univariate or multivariate analysis as potential risk factors to consider including: precut sphincterotomy, zipper cut, pure cutting current, hemodialysis, cirrhosis, ampullary stone, stone extraction, and papillary stenosis. 5,6,11,22,48,147,151 NSAIDs or aspirin use do not appear to increase the risk of bleeding, however the effect of newer antiplatelet and antithrombotic agents has been less well-studied. 11 The type of energy application during sphincterotomy is also important to consider.…”