EUS-guided bile drainage with a new metal stent
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial tests a newer, ultrasound-guided procedure to drain blocked bile flow using a special metal stent. It may help people who have bile duct blockage but could not have their bile drained successfully with standard ERCP.
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Who can take part
- You are at least 18 years old.
- Your anatomy is suitable for an ultrasound-guided bile drainage procedure (EUS-guided hepatico-gastrostomy).
- You have symptoms of blocked bile flow outside the liver, such as jaundice, bile-type pain, or cholangitis.
- You had an unsuccessful ERCP, or your ERCP is expected to be difficult or high risk for pancreas inflammation.
- You can sign the consent form (and provide assent if that applies).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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