Immediate vs. Elective Endoscopic Removal of Large CBD Stones in High-Risk Elderly Patients

NACompletedINTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment

400

Participants

Timeline

Start Date

February 1, 2022

Primary Completion Date

March 1, 2024

Study Completion Date

September 1, 2024

Conditions
CholedocholithiasisJaundice, Obstructive
Interventions
PROCEDURE

The endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) with insertion of a plastic stent.

A plastic stent was placed during the initial ERCP, with elective stone removal scheduled 8-12 weeks later.

PROCEDURE

The endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) with immediate stone extraction attempts.

Immediate ERCP for stone removal, utilizing conventional techniques such as basket, balloon, or mechanical lithotripsy as needed.

Trial Locations (1)

32511

National Liver Institute, Menoufia University, Egypt., Shebeen El-Kom

All Listed Sponsors
lead

National Liver Institute, Egypt

OTHER