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arge cell D-type stents for patients with inoperable malignant hilar biliary obstructio

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Neoplasms
Registration Number
KCT0002198
Lead Sponsor
Ajou University Hospital
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Completed
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
40
Inclusion Criteria

(1) > 20 years of age, (2) malignant hilar biliary obstruction of Bismuth type II or higher, caused by cholangiocarcinoma or gallbladder cancer (3) unsuitable for curative resection due to locally advanced stage, metastasis, or high surgical risk.

Exclusion Criteria

a history of prior stent placement or biliary surgery, except cholecystectomy and liver atrophy, and uncontrolled coagulopathy (International normalized ratio > 1.5 or platelet count < 50,000 /mm3).

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional Study
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
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Secondary Outcome Measures
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