Evaluation of "PreCut-Papillectomy" in Difficult Biliary Cannulation

Launched by KLINIKEN LUDWIGSBURG-BIETIGHEIM GGMBH · Mar 7, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying a new method called "PreCut-Papillectomy" to help doctors access the bile duct during a procedure known as endoscopic retrograde cholangiography (ERC). This procedure is important for diagnosing and treating issues related to the bile duct, but sometimes, it can be difficult to reach the bile duct. The trial aims to see if this new technique can make it easier and safer for patients who face challenges with this process.

To participate in the trial, patients must be between the ages of 65 and 74 and must have experienced difficulty in accessing the bile duct. However, individuals who have had certain surgeries affecting their upper digestive tract, previous similar procedures, or specific health conditions may not be eligible. Those who join the trial can expect to undergo the PreCut-Papillectomy procedure, and researchers will closely monitor their experiences to gather important information about its effectiveness and safety. This study is not yet recruiting participants, but it represents a potential advancement in treating patients with difficult bile duct access.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Difficult cannulation of bile duct
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • post-surgical upper GI anatomy
• • previous endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreaticography or percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography
• • papilla within a diverticulum
• • coagulation disorder