Endoscopic biliary drainage in patients with cholangiocarcinoma - self-expanding metal versus polyethylene stents.

Conclusions: Our data confirm that metal stenting reduces the frequency of interventions, but does not influence OS. Metal stenting should be considered specifically in younger patients who are suitable for chemotherapy. PMID: 31122083 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Scandinavian Journal of Gastroenterology - Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Scand J Gastroenterol Source Type: research