CompletedPhase 4

Radiation Exposure During Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography Between Prone and Left Lateral Decubitus

Thailand40 participantsStarted 2009-07

Plain-language summary

The objective of this study is to evaluate the radiation dose to patient at two positions (prone and left lateral) and to medical staff during Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) procedure using dose area product (DAP) meter and thermoluminescent dosimeter (TLD). Data were recorded on 20 patients at prone position and 20 patients at left lateral position.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 80 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients with common bile duct (CBD) stone and underwent ERCP * age over 18 years * ASA class I-II Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnant * Abnormal coagulation * ASA class III-IV * Emergency/urgency conditions * Unstable vital signs * Denied to participate the study

What they're measuring

Patients' entrance surface dose

Timeframe: within 12 hours after procedure

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01599351

SponsorChulalongkorn University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2010-01

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