| Factor | n | Air (+) | % |
| ERCP + sphincterotomy | 49 | 7 | 14.3 |
| Procedure duration < 30 min | 36 | 4 | 11.1 |
| CBD stones removal | 26 | 3 | 11.5 |
| Use of biliary baskets | 22 | 3 | 13.6 |
| Juxtapapillary diverticulum | 20 | 1 | 5.0 |
| Procedure duration > 30 min | 14 | 3 | 21.4 |
| Large stones removal | 12 | 2 | 16.7 |
| Precut | 10 | 1 | 10.0 |
| Use of balloon | 4 | 0 | 0 |