Pancreatic Cancer
Conditions
Brief summary
Purpose: To compare the radiation exposure in patients during Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) done by Endoscopists formally trained in judicious use of fluoroscopy versus ERCPs done by Endoscopists without such formal training. Research design: This is an observational study to compare radiation exposure in patients during ERCPs based on formal training. Procedures to be used: None Risks and potential benefits There are no risks associated with this study as it is a retrospective chart review. Potential benefits include the knowledge gained from this study which may be of help to patients in the future. Importance of knowledge that may reasonably be expected to result The knowledge gained from this study may be of help to provide new insights and develop newer guidelines for radiation use in the future.
Interventions
OTHEREndoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography - No Intervention have been used other than standard of care
No intervention has been used and this is an observational study
Sponsors
The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Study design
Observational model
CASE_ONLY
Time perspective
RETROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 100 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Any indications for undergoing an ERCP. If a patient undergoes more than one ERCP then it shall be reported as such, as multiple data points. * Only those ERCP cases will be included that have been exposed to fluoroscopy (X-ray radiation). * Adult populations will be included, all races and belonging to any gender will be included in the study.
Exclusion criteria
* Patients who didn't receive ERCP * Those in whom the biliary or pancreatic ducts are not cannulated and therefore who do not receive any fluoroscopy * Pregnant women * Patient population less than 18 years of age
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Radiation exposure as assessed by fluoroscopy time | at the time of ERCP | Radiation exposure of patients who undergo ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangio Pancreatography) will be assessed by fluoroscopy time, which is indicated by the device used for ERCP. Fluoroscopy time at the time of ERCP will be recorded at the end of the procedure and is documented by the endoscopy technician. |
| Radiation exposure as assessed by total emittance | at the time of ERCP | Radiation exposure of patients who undergo ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangio Pancreatography) will be assessed by total emittance, which is indicated by the device used for ERCP. Total emittance at the time of ERCP will be recorded at the end of the procedure and is documented by the endoscopy technician. |
Countries
United States
Contacts
Primary ContactPrithvi Patil, MS
Backup ContactPriyanka Priyanka, BAMS, MPH
Outcome results
None listed