ERCP Management in Mild Gallstone-Induced Pancreatitis Patients Declining Subsequent Cholecystectomy : a Randomized Control Trial.
30 participantsStarted 2026-04-01
Plain-language summary
to investigate the role and potential benefits or drawbacks of ERCP with sphincterotomy in patients declining subsequent cholecystectomy for gallstone-induced pancreatitis.
Who can participate
Age range18 Years – 80 Years
SexALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
• Diagnosis of gallstone-related pancreatitis (classified as mild pancreatitis according to the 2012 revised Atlanta classification and definitions).
• Imaging studies reveal the presence of gallstones or sludge, along with at least one of the following conditions: i. Imaging evidence of common bile duct dilation (common bile duct diameter \> 8 mm for patients aged ≤ 75 years; \> 10 mm for patients aged \> 75 years).
ii. Biochemical evidence of cholestasis with total bilirubin levels between 1.8 - 4 mg/dL.
iii. Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) levels greater than twice the upper limit of normal.
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