MRI of Bile Ducts in Living Liver Donors
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This study uses an MRI scan to look at the bile ducts in healthy people who want to donate part of their liver. The goal is to see if the scan can help predict and prevent bile duct problems for the person receiving the liver.
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Who can take part
- You must be a healthy adult between 18 and 55 years old.
- You must be considering donating part of your liver to someone else.
- You should not have certain unusual blood vessel patterns (Type C or D portal vein branches).
- Your gallbladder must be in its normal position on the right side.
- You should not be donating a specific piece called the 'right posterior graft'.
- The person receiving your liver should not need a special bile duct reconnection surgery.
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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