Basket or balloon: which tool best clears pancreatic stones?
NCT ID NCT05289362
First seen Jun 15, 2026 · Last updated Jun 15, 2026
Summary
This study looked at 104 adults with chronic pancreatitis and small pancreatic duct stones to see which tool—a basket or a balloon—works better during an ERCP procedure to remove the stones. The main goal was to see how completely the stones could be cleared. The results help doctors choose the best method for this common problem.
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Changhai Hospital
Shanghai, 200433, China
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