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Pre-cut Versus Intentional Double Guidewire for ERCP Cannulation: Prospective, Randomized Controlled Trial
Sponsor: Asian Institute of Gastroenterology, India
Summary
Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is an indispensable therapeutic procedure in the management of a wide spectrum of pancreaticobiliary disorders, including choledocholithiasis, benign and malignant biliary strictures, pancreatic ductal obstructions, and postoperative bile leaks. The procedure has revolutionized the management of these conditions, often obviating the need for surgery.Precut papillotomy and Double Guidewire Technique (DGT) are both salvage techniques used in ERCP when standard biliary cannulation fails. Precut (Needle-Knife Precut): An endoscopic incision made into the papilla to gain access to the bile duct when conventional methods fail. Intentional Double Guidewire Technique (DGT): A technique where a guidewire is intentionally placed into the pancreatic duct to act as a "guide" or anchor, straightening the biliary axis and allowing a second guidewire to be inserted into the bile duct.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 75 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
840
Start Date
2026-01-25
Completion Date
2027-02-28
Last Updated
2026-01-12
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Precut Sphincterotomy
Precut sphincterotomy is an endoscopic rescue cannulation technique in which a needle-knife or similar cutting instrument is used to incise the papillary or periampullary tissue to facilitate access to the bile duct during ERCP.
Double Guidewire Technique
The double guidewire technique is an endoscopic rescue cannulation method in which a guidewire is placed into the pancreatic duct to stabilize the papilla, followed by attempted biliary cannulation alongside the pancreatic duct guidewire during ERCP.