Balloon Catheter vs. Basket Catheter in Pancreatic Duct Stone Clearance

Efficacy and Safety Comparison of Balloon Catheter and Basket Catheter for Endoscopic Pancreatic Duct Stone Clearance

The aim of the study is to compare the safety and efficacy of the basket catheter with that of the balloon catheter for endoscopic extraction of pancreatic stones.

This is a retrospective cohort study. Patients with chronic pancreatitis who underwent ERCP for pancreatic duct stone extraction using either a basket or a balloon catheter were enrolled in this study.

Inclusion Criteria:

• CP patients with main pancreatic duct (MPD) stones who underwent ERCP

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients had undergone pancreatic surgery or gastrectomy with Billroth II reconstruction prior to the ERCP procedure
• Patients were suspected of having a malignant tumor
• Patients combined with bile duct stones
• Patients had severe pancreatic duct structure
• Patients with insufficient clinical data
• Patients with previous ERCP treatment
• Patients had received both catheters