Endoscopic Management of Non-anastomotic Biliary Strictures Following Liver Transplantation.

Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS40 enrolled

Overview

The study will evaluate the results of endoscopic treatment of NON-anastomotic biliary strictures following liver transplantation

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

Conditions

Liver Transplant Disorder Ischemic Cholangiopathy Non-anastomotic Biliary Stricture Biliary Stricture Biliary Stents (Plastic)

Interventions

ERCPPROCEDURE

Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography, placement of stents using a duodenoscope and making an access through the papilla of Vater

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Age \> 18 * Non anastomotic biliary strictures diagnosed by direct cholangiogram (T-tube) or MRCP * Stricture involving the hepatic hilum until secondary branches * Increase of liver function tests * Signature of the informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Previopus endoscopic or percutaneous treatments * Patient candidate to metal stents placement * Previous surgery resulting in altered anatomy

Locations (1)

Fondazione Policlinico Gemelli IRCCS

Roma, RM, Italy

RECRUITING

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Evaluation of endoscopic treatment of non-anastomosis biliary strictures

Evaluate biliary stricture resolution rate

Time frame: 2 Years follow-up

Central Contacts

Andrea Tringali, MD, PD

CONTACT

+393287372601 andrea.tringali@unicatt.it

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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