Digestive endoscopy : official journal of the Japan Gastroenterological Endoscopy Society
Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Hepaticogastrostomy With Plastic Stent Versus Metallic Stent for Malignant Biliary Obstruction: A Meta-Analysis
Door Yamazaki H, Itonaga M, Wan K en 3 anderen.
Inhoud in het Engels
Abstract
Objectives
Endoscopic ultrasound-guided hepaticogastrostomy (EUS-HGS) is an alternative procedure for malignant biliary obstruction after failure of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography. When performing EUS-HGS, either plastic or metal stents are used, but selection often depends on the discretion of the endoscopist. We compared the efficacy and safety of plastic and metal stents during EUS-HGS.