Grades of ERCP
| Grades of ERCP | Diagnostic | Therapeutic |
|---|---|---|
| 1 – Standard | Selective deep cannulation | Biliary sphincterotomy |
| Stones <10 mm | ||
| Stents for biliary leak | ||
| Biopsy and cytology | Stents for low tumours | |
| 2 – Advanced | Bilroth II diagnostics | Stones >10 mm |
| Minor papilla cannulation | Hilar tumour stent placement | |
| 3 – Tertiary | Sphincter manometry | Benign biliary strictures |
| Whipple | Bilroth II therpaeutics | |
| Roux-en-Y | Intrahepatic stones | |
| Intra-ductal endoscopy | Pancreatic treatments |
ERCP, endoscopic retrograde cholangio-pancreatography.