None listed
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1.Older than 18 years of age 2.Malignant biliary obstruction revealed by CT and/or magnetic resonance imaging, 3.Obstructive jaundice 4.Malignant biliary obstruction proximal margin 2cm or more from the hepatic hilum 5 Not a candidate for curative surgical resection due to tumor stage or operative risks
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Previously insertion of biliary metal stent 2. Decompensated cardiopulmonary disorders 3. Uncontrolled coagulation disorders 4. Pregnancy 5. Altered anatomical structure due to surgery 6. Active hepatitis or other hepatic diseases that may cause jaundice 7. Inability to provide informed consent
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Stent patency | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Technical success rate | — |
Countries
Korea, Republic of
Contacts
The Catholic University of Korea, Eunpyeong St. Mary's Hospital