171 eus-guided transmural stenting vs. conventional ercp assisted transpapillary stenting for primary palliation of malignant distal biliary obstruction: a randomized clinical trial

Although ERCP assisted transpapillary stenting for the palliation of malignant biliary obstruction is the standard care, post-procedure pancreatitis and stent dysfunctions are not uncommon. While EUS-guided transmural stenting has garnered interest as a viable alternative when transpapillary stenting is impossible, its role as a primary palliation of malignant distal biliary obstruction is yet to be proven. The aim of this study was to determine whether transmural stenting is comparable to conventional transpapillary stenting in the primary palliation of malignant distal biliary obstruction.
Source: Gastrointestinal Endoscopy - Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Tags: Oral abstract Source Type: research