hepaticojejunostomy anastomotic stricture
Conditions
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: The inclusion criteria were primary and recurrent hepaticojejunostomy anastomotic strictures, coupled with related signs (elevation of serum hepatobiliary enzymes with dilatation of the intrahepatic bile duct detected by abdominal ultrasonography or radiological studies, or fever). Hepaticojejunostomy anastomotic strictures was defined as a waist in the area of Hepaticojejunostomy anastomosis detected using cholangiography and endoscopic imaging.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: (1)Patients with intrahepatic bile duct stenosis. (2)A score of 4 or 5 according to the Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group Performance Status. (3)Severe complications in other organs. (4)Patients who underwent liver transplantation. (5)Suspected malignant biliary stricture. (6)Age younger than 20 years. (7)Patient with severe blood coagulation disorder. (8)Inability to provide written informed consent.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The outcome investigated is patency rate of hepaticojejunostomy anastomosis until 1-year after removal of metal stent. | — |
Countries
Japan
Contacts
Okayama University Hospital Gastroenterology and Hepatology