Can a tiny plastic stent keep gallstones away before surgery?
NCT ID NCT07331142
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether placing a temporary plastic tube (stent) in the bile duct after removing gallstones helps prevent stones from returning while patients wait for gallbladder surgery. 200 adults with both gallbladder and bile duct stones took part. Half got the stent, half did not. The goal was to see if the stent reduces stone recurrence and other bile-related problems within 3 months.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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National Liver Institute, Menoufia University, Egypt.
Shibīn al Kawm, 32511, Egypt
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