Biliary Stents (Plastic), Biliary Stricture, Ischemic Cholangiopathy, Liver Transplant Disorder, Non-anastomotic Biliary Stricture
Conditions
Keywords
ERCP, Biliary stents, Liver transplantation, Ischemic cholangiopathy
Brief summary
The study will evaluate the results of endoscopic treatment of NON-anastomotic biliary strictures following liver transplantation
Interventions
PROCEDUREERCP
Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography, placement of stents using a duodenoscope and making an access through the papilla of Vater
Sponsors
Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS
Study design
Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Age \> 18 * Non anastomotic biliary strictures diagnosed by direct cholangiogram (T-tube) or MRCP * Stricture involving the hepatic hilum until secondary branches * Increase of liver function tests * Signature of the informed consent
Exclusion criteria
* Previopus endoscopic or percutaneous treatments * Patient candidate to metal stents placement * Previous surgery resulting in altered anatomy
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Evaluation of endoscopic treatment of non-anastomosis biliary strictures | 2 Years follow-up | Evaluate biliary stricture resolution rate |
Countries
Italy
Contacts
CONTACTAndrea Tringali, MD, PD
PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATORAndrea Tringali, MD, PhD
Fondazione Policlinico Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
Outcome results
None listed