Bile duct connection technique in liver transplant
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This study compares two ways of connecting the bile duct during a liver transplant to see which leads to a smoother recovery. It is for adults having a planned first transplant from a deceased donor.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You are having a planned (elective) liver transplant from a deceased donor, not a living donor.
- You are not pregnant.
- This is your first liver transplant (not a repeat transplant) and only a liver transplant (no other organs at the same time).
- Your bile duct (the tube that carries bile from the liver) and the donor's bile duct must both be wider than 3 millimeters.
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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