Laser Lithotripsy for Difficult Large Bile Duct Stones
Launched by SHANDONG PROVINCIAL HOSPITAL · Sep 1, 2015
Trial Information
Current as of June 12, 2025
Unknown status
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ClinConnect Summary
Purpose Very large bile duct stones are difficult to remove.Dilation-assisted stone extraction, also termed small endoscopic sphincterotomy plus endoscopic papillary large balloon dilatation, is safe and effective technique for the treatment of large CBD stones.However, in approximately 5-10% of patients, the removal of large bile duct stones may be difficult. For this selected group of patients for whom all conventional endoscopic stone treatment devices have failed, laser lithotripsy technology has provided an approach to the fragmentation of difficult bile duct stones.
A single-operator...
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • Bile duct stone \>1.5cm demonstrated on ultrasound, computed tomography, or magnetic resonance imaging
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • Biliary, gallbladder or pancreatic malignancy
- • Pregnant
- • Prior biliary diversion surgery
- • Under age 18
- • Unable to give informed consent
About Shandong Provincial Hospital
Shandong Provincial Hospital is a leading medical institution located in Jinan, China, renowned for its commitment to advancing healthcare through innovative clinical research. As a prominent sponsor of clinical trials, the hospital focuses on enhancing patient care and therapeutic outcomes across various medical disciplines. With a multidisciplinary team of experienced healthcare professionals and researchers, Shandong Provincial Hospital emphasizes rigorous scientific methodology, ethical standards, and patient safety in its clinical research initiatives. The hospital's state-of-the-art facilities and collaborative environment foster the development of groundbreaking treatments, ultimately contributing to the global medical community's knowledge and practices.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
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