Feasibility of Endoscopic Ultrasound Based Biliary Stone Removal Without Fluoroscopy
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Gastrointestinal, Nephrology |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Gastroenterology, Nephrology / Urology |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 18 - Any |
| Updated: | 7/27/2016 |
| Start Date: | August 2012 |
| End Date: | March 2016 |
To assess the feasibility and success of endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) directed biliary stone
removal without use of fluoroscopy. Success for this study will be defined as the successful
removal of all stones from the bile duct without the use of fluoroscopy. Fluoroscopy will
only be used at the end of a presumed successful procedure to confirm that all stones are
removed.
removal without use of fluoroscopy. Success for this study will be defined as the successful
removal of all stones from the bile duct without the use of fluoroscopy. Fluoroscopy will
only be used at the end of a presumed successful procedure to confirm that all stones are
removed.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Patients able to give informed consent
- Patients referred to IES for the endoscopic evaluation and treatment of suspected
bile duct stones
Exclusion Criteria:
- Patients with >3 bile duct stones or with any stone >12mm on EUS
- Patients with no bile duct stones on EUS
- Patients with altered biliary anatomy (periampullary diverticulum, anomalous
pancreatibiliary junction, altered surgical anatomy)
- Patients who are pregnant or breast-feeding
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