New study explores better drainage option for gallbladder patients too sick for surgery

NCT ID NCT07575360

First seen May 14, 2026 ยท Last updated May 14, 2026

Summary

This study looked at 484 high-risk surgical patients with acute cholecystitis (gallbladder inflammation). It compared two drainage methods: a newer endoscopic technique (EUS-GBD) versus standard tube drainage (PT-GBD). The goal was to see which approach leads to fewer repeat infections and complications over one year.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Gastroenterology Unit, Hospital of Imola

    Imola, 40026, Italy

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