Electrohydraulic Versus Laser Lithotripsy for Treatment of Difficult to Remove Biliary Stones
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Gastrointestinal, Nephrology |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Gastroenterology, Nephrology / Urology |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 18 - Any |
| Updated: | 4/2/2016 |
| Start Date: | January 2010 |
| End Date: | December 2013 |
| Contact: | Mansour Parsi, MD |
| Email: | parsim@ccf.org |
| Phone: | 216 444 6284 |
Bile duct stones that can't be removed by conventional means can often be removed after
fragmentation by shock waves (lithotripsy). The shock waves that are used for fragmentation
of these stones are generated by electric sparks (electrohydraulic lithotripsy) or laser
(laser lithotripsy). Although both techniques have been used for many years, there are no
studies comparing the efficacy of the two. The purpose of this study is to find out which
technique is more effective.
fragmentation by shock waves (lithotripsy). The shock waves that are used for fragmentation
of these stones are generated by electric sparks (electrohydraulic lithotripsy) or laser
(laser lithotripsy). Although both techniques have been used for many years, there are no
studies comparing the efficacy of the two. The purpose of this study is to find out which
technique is more effective.
Procedures will be considered standard of care; patients or insurance companies will be
billed as it is standard of care.
billed as it is standard of care.
Inclusion Criteria:
- 1 or more gall stones in bile duct which cannot be removed using conventional methods
(must be fragmented)
- Adults able to provide informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
- Pregnancy or lactation
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