Optimal endoscopic drainage strategy for unresectable malignant hilar biliary obstruction

Endoscopic biliary drainage strategies for managing unresectable malignant hilar biliary obstruction differ in terms of stent type, drainage area, and deployment method. However, the optimal endoscopic drainage strategy remains unclear. Uncovered self-expandable metal stents (SEMS) are the preferred...

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Main Authors: Itaru Naitoh, Tadahisa Inoue
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Korean Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy 2023-03-01
Series:Clinical Endoscopy
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Online Access:http://www.e-ce.org/upload/pdf/ce-2022-150.pdf