Comparison of ESWL Alone and ESWL + Endoscopy for Painful Chronic Pancreatitis
Pancreatitis
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Pancreatitis focused on measuring Randomized controlled trial, Lithotripsy, Cholangiopancreatography, Endoscopic Retrograde, Abdominal pain
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Painful chronic pancreatitis (>1 abdominal pain attack during the preceding 12 months) At least 1 calcified stone greater than 4 mm in one of its axes in the cephalic or corporeal portion of the main pancreatic duct (MPD) with upstream duct dilation Written informed consent obtained from the patient Exclusion Criteria: History of treatment of the pancreas using ESWL, endoscopy, or surgery Pancreatic collection greater than 2 cm in diameter at magnetic resonance or CT scan Alkaline phosphatase levels greater than twice the upper limit of normal values or signs of cholangitis Age below 18 years Pregnancy or lactation
Sites / Locations
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatopancretology; Erasme University Hospital
- Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Department of Surgery, Catholic University