Common bile duct stenosis Digestive System Common bile duct stenosis
Conditions
Interventions
Participants undergo a biliary catheterization through endoscopic exploration of the biliary tract. This involves bile being removed from the common bile duct after it has been aspirated. Bile is aliq
Sponsors
Service of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Patients scheduled for biliary catheterism due to obstructive jaundice or cholestasis of biliary origin (suspicion of cancer, suspicion of stones, chronic pancreatitis) 2. Age > 16 years old
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Less than 16 years old 2. Pregnant women
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are evaluated by transmission electron microscope (TEM) and nanoparticle tracking analysis (NTA) and through medical interviews at baseline and 12 months 2. Serum bilirubin and CA19.9 are measured in all patients at baseline | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Performance of extracellular vesicles (EVs) is assessed through tumor markers (including CA19-9) at baseline | — |
Countries
Belgium, Switzerland
Outcome results
None listed