Preventing gallbladder inflammation after bile duct drainage
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This study tests whether a new drainage method can help prevent acute cholecystitis (inflammation of the gallbladder) in people who need a bile duct procedure. If you are at risk for gallbladder issues, this approach might reduce complications.
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Who can take part
- You must be 19 years old or older.
- You need a procedure that drains your bile duct for medical reasons.
- Your bile duct and gallbladder must connect in a specific way, confirmed by imaging.
- You must agree to participate and sign a consent form.
- You cannot have already had a drain placed in your bile duct or gallbladder through the skin or surgery.
- You must not have had your gallbladder removed or have certain other health issues like active gallbladder inflammation or pancreatitis.
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