A meta-analysis and systematic review

2017108 citationsReviewgold Open Access

Authors

Harsha Moole · Illinois College

Matthew L. Bechtold · State Duma

David G. Forcione · State Duma

Srinivas R. Puli · State Duma

Abstract

In patients with inoperable malignant biliary strictures who failed an ERCP guided biliary stenting, EUS-BD seems to be an excellent management option and superior to PTBD with higher successful biliary drainage rates and relatively fewer complications.

Topics & Keywords

Gallbladder and Bile Duct Disorders Pancreatic and Hepatic Oncology Research Pediatric Hepatobiliary Diseases and Treatments

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Medicine

Volume 96, Issue 3, pp. e5154-e5154

DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000005154

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