Status:
UNKNOWN
Comparison of Papillary Balloon Dilatation Vs.Sphincterotomy for Lithotripsy in Difficult Sphincterotomy or Distal CBD Tapering
Lead Sponsor:
National Taiwan University Hospital
Conditions:
Choledocholithiasis
Eligibility:
All Genders
Brief Summary
Compare endoscopic papillary balloon dilatation vs. endoscopic sphincterotomy for bile duct stones in: * when sphincterotomy is difficult (periampullary diverticulum, prior sphincterotomy or Billroth...
Detailed Description
Endoscopic papillary balloon dilatation is an alternative to endoscopic sphincterotomy for treating bile duct stones: * easier and as effective. But... * a higher risk of pancreatitis. Conditions in...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Choledocholithiasis with
- Difficult sphincterotomy:periampullary diverticulum, prior sphincterotomy or Billroth II anastomosis
- or distal CBD tapering.
Exclusion
- Patients in whom no endoscopic papillary balloon dilatation or endoscopic sphincterotomy was performed for lithotripsy
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
March 1 2006
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
End Date :
May 1 2006
Estimated Enrollment :
Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00329888
Start Date
March 1 2006
End Date
May 1 2006
Last Update
May 25 2006
Active Locations (1)
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National Taiwan University Hospital
Taipei, Taiwan, 100