Study of Endoscopic Sphincterotomy With Needle Knife Papillotome in Patients of Ampullary Impacted Stone

Using a needle knife papillotome by an experienced endoscopist, endoscopic sphincterotomies were performed in difficult cannulation cases. In a prospectively collected database, we investigate the complications of those with ampullary impacted stone.

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Key information

Conditions

Choledocholithiasis Bile Duct Diseases Biliary Tract Diseases Cholelithiasis Common Bile Duct Diseases Digestive System Diseases Endoscopy Hemorrhage Pathologic Processes Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Age range

18 year–85 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

About this study

The endoscopic sphincterotomy with needle knife papillotome is a well-established advanced endoscopic technique in difficult cannulation cases. Choledocholithiasis impacted at the ampulla of Vater is occasionally seen. Inflammed surrounding mucosa frequently accompanies. Whether sphincterotomy with a needle knife increases the bleeding complications is to be elucidated in this study.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

choledocholithiasis patients and an ampullary impacted stone

Exclusion criteria

patients with liver cirrhosis , pregnancy, history of abdominal malignancy, bleeding diathesis, ileus, renal failure

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

National Taiwan University Hospital

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Registry information

Important dates

Study start: 2003
Study completion: 2005
First posted: Sep 15, 2005
Registry last updated: Sep 15, 2005

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