Safety of skipping the tract dilation step for EUS-guided biliary drainage in patients with unresectable malignant biliary obstruction (with video)

ConclusionEmploying the tract dilation step during EUS-BD was a significant risk factor for early AEs. Metal stents with a delivery diameter < 7.5 Fr can be inserted directly without the tract dilation step, resulting in lower early AE rates.

http://link.springer.com/10.1007/s00464-024-10731-z

Source: Surgical Endoscopy - March 15, 2024 Category: Surgery Source Type: research