Value of Percutaneous Cholangioscopy After Placement of a Percutaneous Transhepatic Biliary Drainage

In a prospective study the investigators perform repeated cholangioscopies in all patients that received percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage (PTBD) for a variety of malignant and benign diseases. Endoscopic findings and their correlation with clinical features will be recorded prospectively. The impact on clinical decision will be evaluated.

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Key information

Conditions

Bile Duct Stricture Not Treatable by ERC

Age range

1 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Hannover Medical School

Hanover, Germany

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

PTBD with at least 14 French in diameter

Exclusion criteria

missing informed consent

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Hannover Medical School

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Percutaneous Cholangioscopy After Placement of a Percutaneous Transhepatic Biliary Drainage (PTBD) - a Prospective Study on Endoscopic Findings and Clinical Impact

Important dates

Study start: 2008
Primary completion: 2010
Study completion: 2011
First posted: Jul 21, 2009
Registry last updated: Oct 10, 2011

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