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

Hannover Medical School40 enrolled

Overview

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.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

Conditions

Bile Duct Stricture Not Treatable by ERC

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 1 Year

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: PTBD with at least 14 French in diameter Exclusion Criteria: missing informed consent

Locations (1)

Hannover Medical School

Hanover, Germany

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