Best timing for endoscopy in infected pancreatitis
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial studies the best timing for using a camera down your throat to drain infected fluid pockets from severe pancreatitis. It is for people who are still in the hospital with signs of infection and who can have the procedure done within the first 26 days of their illness.
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Who can take part
- You are at least 18 years old
- You have a collection of dead tissue and fluid in or around your pancreas that is infected or likely infected (called infected necrotizing pancreatitis)
- This condition started 26 days or less ago
- You don't need emergency surgery for another problem like severe bleeding or a bowel tear
- A doctor thinks it is possible to drain the fluid pocket using a camera through your mouth (endoscopic drainage)
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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