Improving a Bile Duct Drainage Procedure in Patients With Inoperable Cancer Blocking the Bile Ducts: Comparing Two Types of Endoscopically Placed Internal Stents to Prevent Blockage of a Lumen Apposing Metal Stent
Radiologically or histologically proven malignant distal bile duct obstruction with unresectable or metastatic disease, including those who have already failed ERCP
Indication for biliary drainage with presence of obstructive jaundice biochemically and dilated biliary system on imaging.
Informed consent provided.
Common bile duct (CBD) size of at least 12mm on EUS imaging
You may not be if
Previous biliary stenting or surgery precluding EUS-CDS.
Inability to provide informed consent.
Pregnancy.
Significant coagulopathy that is not correctable.
Futility of intervention e.g. pre-terminal patients
Clareo Health | Improving a Bile Duct Drainage Procedure in Patients With Inoperable Cancer Blocking the Bile Ducts: Comparing Two Types of Endoscopically Placed Internal Stents to Prevent Blockage of a Lumen Apposing Metal Stent
