| Location | |
| Type I | Duodenal obstruction proximal to the major papilla |
| Type II | Duodenal obstruction involving the major papilla |
| Type III | Duodenal obstruction distal to the major papilla |
| Timing | |
| Group 1 | Biliary obstruction occurring before the onset of duodenal obstruction |
| Group 2 | Biliary and duodenal obstruction occurring simultaneously |
| Group 3 | Biliary obstruction occurring after the onset of duodenal obstruction |