Outcome of metal vs plastic stents for biliary obstruction in patients with pancreatic carcinoma undergoing neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy: A systematic review and meta ‐analysis

ConclusionMetal stents are associated with reduced risk of RBO and/or need for reintervention, reduced risk of stent occlusion and cholangitis as compared to plastic stents in patients with pancreatic carcinoma undergoing NAT.

Source: Journal of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Sciences - October 8, 2022 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Naveen Kumar, Anuraag Jena, Vishal Sharma, Siddharth Shukla, Jimil Shah Tags: SYSTEMATIC REVIEW Source Type: research