Wire wars: which length wins for faster bile duct access?

NCT ID NCT02290769

First seen May 05, 2026 ยท Last updated May 05, 2026

Summary

This study looked at 292 people who needed an ERCP, a procedure to open the bile duct. Doctors compared two different guide wire lengths (short vs long) to see which one allowed faster and safer access. The goal was to find out if one method reduces procedure time and lowers the risk of pancreatitis.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Niguarda Hospital

    Milan, 20100, Italy

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