Comparison Of Radiation Exposure To Patients During Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) Performed By Endoscopists Trained In Judicious Use Of Fluoroscopy With Those Without Formal Training
| Status: | Active, not recruiting |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Cancer, Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Oncology |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 18 - 100 |
| Updated: | 8/15/2018 |
| Start Date: | November 2015 |
| End Date: | December 2025 |
Comparison Of Radiation Exposure To Patients During ERCPs Performed By Endoscopists Trained In Judicious Use Of Fluoroscopy With Those Without Formal Training
Purpose: To compare the radiation exposure in patients during Endoscopic retrograde
cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) done by Endoscopists formally trained in judicious use of
fluoroscopy versus ERCPs done by Endoscopists without such formal training.
Research design: This is an observational study to compare radiation exposure in patients
during ERCPs based on formal training.
Procedures to be used: None Risks and potential benefits There are no risks associated with
this study as it is a retrospective chart review. Potential benefits include the knowledge
gained from this study which may be of help to patients in the future.
Importance of knowledge that may reasonably be expected to result The knowledge gained from
this study may be of help to provide new insights and develop newer guidelines for radiation
use in the future.
cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) done by Endoscopists formally trained in judicious use of
fluoroscopy versus ERCPs done by Endoscopists without such formal training.
Research design: This is an observational study to compare radiation exposure in patients
during ERCPs based on formal training.
Procedures to be used: None Risks and potential benefits There are no risks associated with
this study as it is a retrospective chart review. Potential benefits include the knowledge
gained from this study which may be of help to patients in the future.
Importance of knowledge that may reasonably be expected to result The knowledge gained from
this study may be of help to provide new insights and develop newer guidelines for radiation
use in the future.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Any indications for undergoing an ERCP. If a patient undergoes more than one ERCP then
it shall be reported as such, as multiple data points.
- Only those ERCP cases will be included that have been exposed to fluoroscopy (X-ray
radiation).
- Adult populations will be included, all races and belonging to any gender will be
included in the study.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Patients who didn't receive ERCP
- Those in whom the biliary or pancreatic ducts are not cannulated and therefore who do
not receive any fluoroscopy
- Pregnant women
- Patient population less than 18 years of age
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