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Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Biliary Drainage: Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Hepaticogastrostomy in Malignant Biliary Obstruction
Published on: March 25, 2022
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Use a biodegradable stent in ERCP and it will never be forgotten.
Jesús García-Cano1, Eva de la Santa Belda2, Francisco Domper3
1Aparato Digestivo, Hospital Virgen de la Luz.
Revista Espanola De Enfermedades Digestivas
|May 31, 2022
Summary
Plastic stent insertion via ERCP simplifies bile and pancreatic duct drainage. However, managing benign pancreato-biliary conditions and follow-up after ERCP procedures presents ongoing challenges for clinicians.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
Background:
- Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is a key procedure for pancreato-biliary interventions.
- Plastic stent insertion is a common and effective method for draining the bile duct and pancreatic duct during ERCP.
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