RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT04408482
Does Pancreatic Stent Decrease the Risk of Pancreatitis After Pancreatic Sphincterotomy for Difficult Cannulation?
Sponsor
Helsinki University Central Hospital
Enrollment
268 participants
Start Date
Aug 1, 2020
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
The purpose of the study is to compare the risk of PEP after pancreatic sphincterotomy performed for difficult cannulation in a group of patients with and in a group of patients without placement of a prophylactic pancreatic stent. The definition of difficult cannulation is defined according to the literature.
Eligibility
Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 100 Years
Inclusion Criteria1
- Consecutive patients with naïve papilla presenting to ERCP with indication of common bile duct (CBD) cannulation will be considered to the study.
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Interventions
DEVICEBiliary cannulation
Cannulation of biliary duct by sphincterotome
Locations(1)
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NCT04408482