Shock wave showdown: which method best blasts pancreatic stones?
NCT ID NCT04158297
Summary
This study compared two techniques for breaking up large, painful stones in the pancreatic duct of people with chronic pancreatitis. Thirty participants were randomly assigned to receive either external shock wave therapy or an internal laser procedure during an endoscopy. Researchers measured which method was better at clearing the stones and if doing so reduced patients' pain and improved their quality of life over a year.
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Indiana University Health Hospital
Indianapolis, Indiana, 46202, United States
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