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Endoscopic therapy of benign biliary strictures
Jake Matlock1, Martin L Freeman
1Division of Gastroenterology, University of Minnesota and Hennepin County Medical Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA.
Reviews in Gastroenterological Disorders
|December 22, 2005
Summary
Benign biliary strictures require treatment to prevent complications. Endoscopic management, particularly with multiple plastic stents, offers a less invasive alternative to surgery with promising outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology and Hepatology
- Interventional Endoscopy
Background:
- Benign biliary strictures can arise from various causes like surgery or chronic pancreatitis.
- These strictures necessitate treatment to alleviate cholestasis and prevent liver damage.
- Surgery, while traditional, carries high morbidity and uncertain long-term results.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review current therapeutic options for benign biliary strictures.
- To compare surgical and endoscopic management strategies.
- To evaluate the efficacy of different stent types in endoscopic treatment.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing literature on benign biliary stricture treatment.
- Analysis of outcomes based on stricture etiology and location.
- Comparison of single vs. multiple plastic stents, and metallic stents.
Main Results:
- Endoscopic management is less invasive than surgery but often requires repeat procedures.
- Long-term success in endoscopic treatment is enhanced by using multiple plastic stents.
- Uncovered metallic stents are generally not advised; removable covered metallic stents are an emerging option.
Conclusions:
- Endoscopic therapy is a viable, less invasive option for benign biliary strictures.
- Optimal endoscopic treatment involves multiple plastic stents, with covered metallic stents as a potential alternative.
- Further research is needed to refine techniques and materials for diverse patient groups.