Two drainage methods for gallbladder infection when surgery is not an option
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This study compares two ways to drain an infected gallbladder when surgery is too risky: one using a needle through the skin (percutaneous drainage) and another using a tube placed through the mouth and stomach with an ultrasound (EUS-guided drainage). The goal is to see which approach is safer and more effective for patients who are not good candidates for surgery.
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Who can take part
- You must be at least 18 years old.
- You must have a confirmed case of acute cholecystitis (a sudden inflammation of the gallbladder) diagnosed by your doctor.
- Your surgeon has said you are not healthy enough for immediate gallbladder removal surgery, and you need a drainage procedure instead.
- You have not had any previous attempts at draining your gallbladder.
- You have not had surgery that changed the structure of your esophagus, stomach, or upper intestine, unless your doctor confirms it's still possible.
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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