PPI for Prevention of Post-sphincterotomy Bleeding

Summary

Endoscopic biliary sphincterotomy is a common and important procedure for biliary access and therapy during endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP). Bleeding is one of the important complications related to sphincterotomy. This study determines the role of proton pump inhibitor (PPI) in preventing post-sphincterotomy bleeding in patients undergoing ERCP and sphincterotomy.

Timeline

Start

2013-04

Primary completion

2016-03

Completion

2016-06

Drugs

Indications