String-Attached stent aims to ease bile duct blockage before cancer surgery
NCT ID NCT05874934
First seen May 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 16, 2026 · Updated 6 times
Summary
This study tested a special plastic stent with a retrieval string to drain bile from the liver in 40 people with bile duct cancer that could be removed by surgery. The goal was to see if the stent could safely reduce bile buildup before the operation. The approach focuses on improving drainage to lower the risk of complications before surgery.
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Amsterdam UMC
Amsterdam, 1081HV, Netherlands
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