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Filter by:The investigators propose to conduct a dose-escalation trial of an FDA-approved antiepileptic drug, lacosamide, added to opioid therapy in patients with chronic abdominal pain from chronic pancreatitis (CP). This pilot trial will test the feasibility of the study design and provide reassurance regarding the tolerability and safety of lacosamide used concomitantly with opioids in this patient population to reduce the condition known clinically as opioid-induced hyperalgesia (OIH).
Intra-procedural guidewire management is a parameter whose impact remains incompletely understood in terms of its association with post- endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) pancreatitis (PEP). Inadvertent guidewire cannulation of the pancreatic duct (PD) when attempting common bile duct (CBD) cannulation is recognized as a risk factor for PEP. However, to date, no studies have assessed whether a single PD wire cannulation is associated with a higher PEP risk compared to no PD cannulations. Similarly, the relationship between each additional PD cannulation and the incremental magnitude of PEP risk remains unclear. In this study, the investigators will aim to assess whether a single inadvertent PD cannulation (versus no PD cannulation) is associated with an increased risk of PEP (the primary outcome).
Aggressive intravenous hydration has been shown in randomized trials to prevent post-endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) pancreatitis (PEP), though studied regimens are often impractical. To date, no studies have prospectively assessed short-term (60-90 minute) aggressive hydration regimens that are feasible for outpatients undergoing ERCP and subsequent discharge. Furthermore, little is known with regard to fluid type, volume, and timing with respect to ERCP. In this study, we will aim to assess whether the amount of peri-procedural intravenous fluid administered around the time of ERCP is associated with the risk of PEP (the primary outcome).
Treatment of the pathology of the extrahepatic biliary tract is the most frequent indication for performing endoscopic retrograde cholangiography (ERCP). The method, which combines endoscopic and radiological vision, also allows for therapeutic (and diagnostic) procedures on some pathologies of the pancreas and the papilla of Vater. During the maneuvers it is also possible to obtain cyto-histological material for the diagnosis of any lesions identified, through the execution of brushing. The endoscope used for ERCP allows for microsurgical procedures to be performed on the papilla of Vater, on the biliary tract and on the pancreas, procedures that in the past required a real surgical intervention. ERCP is a generally well tolerated procedure, but as with all medical procedures it can have limitations and be followed by some complications. In 5% of cases, the procedure may not be completed due to anatomical variants that do not allow the endoscope to reach the duodenum or to cannulate and visualize the bile and / or pancreatic ducts. The most frequent complication is acute pancreatitis, which can arise as a consequence of surgery on the common outlet of the biliary and pancreatic tracts; it occurs in 3-5% of cases and to date, it cannot be predicted or prevented in all cases. In some groups of patients (young, with non-dilated biliary tract, or with a history of previous pancreatitis) the risk of pancreatitis can reach 10-12% . In rare cases (less than 1%), pancreatitis can have a severe course and may require surgery. Other less frequent complications (with an overall incidence of less than 2%) are: infection of the biliary tract or cystic collections, bleeding resulting from papillo-sphincterotomy, and perforation of the duodenum or ducts. Infection and bleeding are generally treated medically or endoscopically; the perforation may require surgery in some cases. This registry aims to collect in a prospective and / or retrospective way the data of the ERCP procedures performed in our center by evaluating the sex, age of the patient, the reason why the patient was subjected to the examination, diagnosis, clinical risk factors and technical risk (i.e. associated with the procedure itself), if there have been complications, the type of instrumentation in use in our operating unit and / or the operators performing the examinations.
Purpose: To evaluate overall performance of disposable TIP duodenoscopes and get insight from end-users regarding its performance during various steps of ERCP procedure as well as ease and feasibility of pre-procedure duodenoscope set up and post procedure manual cleaning as well as reprocessing. Research design: This is a prospective observational multi-center study. Procedure used: During ERCP Risks and potential benefits: There are no risks associated with this study as it is a retrospective chart review. Potential benefits include the knowledge gained from this study which may be of help to patients in the future. Importance of knowledge that may reasonably be expected to result: The quality of health care which will be crucial to identify patterns of competence and identify areas of continued improvement. More specifically in the quality metrics sector we will be able to see what is already in place and steps we will undertake that will be beneficial for physicians.
The investigators hypothesized that naso-pancreatic duct suction could benefit for patients with severe biliary pancreatitis undergoing ERCP. So, the investigators designed this experiment to verify it.
Validation of clinical use of additioned endoscopy in Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography(ERCP) treatment.