Risk factors for early and late cholecystitis after covered metal stent placement for distal biliary obstruction

ConclusionsA smaller CBD diameter, gallbladder stones, and tumor involvement in the CD were identified as risk factors for early cholecystitis development after CSEMS.

Source: Journal of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Sciences - September 13, 2023 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Tatsuya Ishii, Tsuyoshi Hayashi, Hajime Yamazaki, Risa Nakamura, Kosuke Iwano, Ryo Ando, Haruka Toyonaga, Toshifumi Kin, Kuniyuki Takahashi, Akio Katanuma Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research